I had a debate with a couple of girls today, while we talked about foods, I've mentioned that I really like sushi and sashimi etc, so did the girls, BUT it became a heated argument when I commented that sushi is not filling. Although the ladies' point was quite blatantly apparent -- they are lumps of rice, wouldn't you be full if you eat 2 bowls of rice?? However I don't know why, I had rarely been able to feel "full" after sushi (apart from the time we went to the sushi train place), I guess they are not heavy, no grease or oil etc, simple condiments (LOVE wasabi), amazingly appetizing. Yet I was seriously unable to answer why sushi is not filling for me??? Anyone?? Another girl told me it might be due to the fact that because the food is cold, so you don't feel full, doesn't really make much sense, but I can see her point a little. Come on, enlighten me!
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Haha! My best guess is because you eat it quickly. I think you'd have the same problem with yum cha if it wasn't so heavy and oily at times.
Because you can eat a lot of sushi relatively quickly, the hormone that helps you feel full (leptin) probably isn't present in a significant quantity since it takes about 30 minutes after you start eating to peak. That and distension or stretching of the stomach helps you feel full - and sushi is so tiny!
It's weird tho coz if you take the equivalent amount of rice and eat it, prob can't finish it. Sushi are weird!
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