Tag: Phantom fullness

According to a 2016 study published in *Food Navigator*, it's not the calories, but the physical consistency of a liquid that has the most impact on perceived fullness. This phenomenon, known as 'phantom fullness,' helps explain why do milkshakes make me feel full, even if a seemingly higher-calorie but thinner drink doesn't.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, occasional abdominal bloating is experienced by 10-25% of otherwise healthy people. When you feel full but haven't eaten, this persistent and unexplained sensation can indicate a number of underlying digestive issues or even dietary factors that disrupt the body's normal hunger and satiety signals.

According to a 2016 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the thickness of a liquid can have a more significant impact on perceived fullness than its caloric content. But will a milkshake make me full, or is that feeling just an illusion? The answer is more complex than you might think and depends on several factors beyond just calories.