A High Protein Diet Is Critical
For Losing Belly Fat!
You need to eat protein. Especially if you want a flat
stomach.
And the way to do it is with a high protein diet.
Now before I explain why, understand that a high protein diet
still means eating a balanced diet.
It means you should also eat complex carbs, veggies, fruits, and
nuts. So don’t think that just because you’re eating high amounts
of protein, you’re on a “low-carb” diet, or anything else of that
nature.
Alright, onward.
Eating a diet high in protein literally turbo-charges your
metabolism.
It trains your body to store the calories you eat as energy, not
fat. The end result is that you burn more fat while maintaining
muscle mass.
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Current research proves it.
One 12-week study published in The Nutrition Journal divided 100
obese women and men into two groups. They were all given two
high-protein meal replacement shakes every day. Half of the group
received one extra gram of protein per pound of lean body mass per
day. The other half got only 0.5 extra grams of protein per pound
of lean body mass per day.
The result?
Both groups lost about 8 to 9 pounds.
But get this…
The group that received the extra 1 gram of protein per pound of
lean bodyweight lost almost THREE TIMES as much fat! (3.6 pounds
vs. 1.32).
And as you may know, losing fat, NOT muscle, is how you build a
lean, toned “beach” body.
But it doesn’t stop there: Eating a high protein diet also makes
calorie counting a thing of the past.
Research published in the journal Obesity Research revealed that
people could lose weight despite the number of calories consumed
when the ratio of protein and carbs were adjusted.
What’s more, eating a diet high in protein keeps hunger pangs at
bay.
“…research suggests that higher-protein diets help people better
control their appetites and calorie intake," says Donald Layman,
PhD, professor at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign.
Again, the current research proves this…
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
found that subjects who were given a 30% increase in protein said
they were more satisfied, felt less hunger, and still lost
weight.
So how much protein do you really need to get all the
benefits?
Ideally, you should consume .7g-1g per pound of lean bodyweight.
At the very least, make sure you get 120 grams per day.
There is no danger to eating high levels of protein. The only
case where it might pose a problem is if you have any kind of
kidney problems. Check with your doc before going high-protein.
Here are a few high-protein foods you can start adding into your
diet:
Glass of milk – 10 grams
Protein shake mixed with milk – 25-50 grams
Chicken breast – 20 – 40 grams depending on serving size.
Eggs – 7 grams per egg.
If you are a vegetarian, you can eat tofu, legumes (beans), and
soy protein. But still make sure you get enough each day.
And don’t forget to include complex carbs in your diet like
oatmeal and brown rice. Plus,plenty of veggies, fruits, and good
fats like Omega 3s.
Eating this way ensures you’re getting a complete range of
nutrients.
Start today and you’ll see the fat-burning effects a
high-protein diet can give you.
To a happier, healthier, you!
Franky D.
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