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DamionDreggs t1_iudsozj wrote

I'd say that it's a matter of satiation.

People can consume large quantities of food-- quite a bit more than liquids.. not because there is more space in your stomach for food, but that your brain says stop a lot sooner with liquids. I personally don't know why, but I suspect that there's a bigger hunger for foods because they satisfy a different need than water.

I feel like beer satisfies that same need, More so than lighter / less nutritious tasting liquids.

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guess_an_fear t1_iug44j8 wrote

Not sure how you’re defining quantities of food vs liquid here, but it’s pretty well-known that liquids promote far less of a satiated feeling, which is why it’s far easier to consume large amounts of calories in liquid form than in solid form. If you really wanted to put on weight fast, for example, you should liquidise high-calorie foods to get fatter faster!

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DamionDreggs t1_iugpvk8 wrote

I'm trying to touch on that addictive quality that keeps you coming back for more, even when you really should be done. When I say satisfies a kind of hunger, I mean it feels good, not 'you're satisfied so you don't want any more'. I can see how my choice of words are confusing though. Sorry about that.

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