Satiety Index
In the mid-1990s, Australian scientist Dr. Susanna Holt examined the length of time particular foods can stave off food cravings. The results she found were the same as those I had encountered, proving that bakeshop goods ARE, indeed, addictive. White bread was given the baseline rating of 100. Foods that scored higher than 100 are considered to be more satisfying than white bread and those under 100 are deemed to be less satisfying. Bakeshop products like croissants scored 47, donuts scored 68, and cakes scored 65. This is proof that wheat is addictive and that consuming bakeshop products will make you desire more.
Foods that have a lower satiety index than white bread are: chocolate bars, pastries, and cakes – basically, all refined foods. Foods that were found to have the best satiety index are: oatmeal, eggs, meats, boiled potatoes, fish, fruits, and veggies.
It was also concluded that the satiety index (SI) could serve as a useful tool in planning diets for weight reduction or weight gain.