PROTEIN FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

 

 

 

 

 One of the most frequently asked questions I get from clients is, "Can protein really help me lose weight?"  My answer is always a resounding YES.....and the reason is that protein rich foods require your body to do more work to help break them down to be used as fuel.  What does that mean to you? It means your body will burn more calories to accomplish this task.  In addition, protein foods also help you to feel fuller longer so you won't be on the hunt for more snacks throughout the day.  In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the higher your protein intake, the more a hormone called leptin is released (the satiety hormone) and you don't feel hungry.   Great sources of protein include eggs, milk, meat, fish, poultry, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, quinoa, and beans. Aim for about 0.83 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, so for a 140 pound woman you would need about 53 grams of protein (divide weight by 2.2 to convert to 63.6 kilograms and then multiple by 0.83 = 52.7 grams of protein).  If your an athlete you would require between 1 and 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

 

So make sure you include some form of protein on your shopping list and place it in your GalsShopper before heading to the supermarket!!!  Your body will thank you!!