Why Protein?
Jan 18, 2023
If you follow me on social media or have been scrolling through my older blog posts, you know I’ve been talking on and on (and on!) about the importance of eating enough protein.
And I’ve been doing it for a few reasons:
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Because protein is good for you
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Most people don’t get enough anyway
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Protein fills you up faster than any other macro
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It’s a major staple of a healthy diet
But here’s another important reason you need to eat more protein…
Several studies have shown that “consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets. Fairly long-term clinical trials of 6–12 months reported that a high-protein diet provides weight-loss effects and can prevent weight regain after weight loss.*”
In layman’s terms, more protein means more satiety, less hunger, increased metabolism, improved hormonal balance, and better overall health.
All this leads to speedier weight loss and can help prevent obesity and obesity-related diseases.
So, if you’re someone who is trying to lose fat, protein can and will help!
Here are 5 ways to get more protein into your diet:
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Base each meal and snack around lean protein…never skip protein
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Switch from regular yogurt to Greek yogurt
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Add 1-2 servings of egg whites to your morning breakfast
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Use protein powder in your smoothies, breakfast bowls and even coffee!
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Increase your protein serving size; try 1.5 chicken breasts instead of just one
Getting in moderate to high levels of protein every day does not have to be difficult. Making a few small adjustments to your eating habits can go a long way to improving your weight loss results and long-term body composition.
Have questions about protein?
