Eating a diet adequate in protein is essential to managing hunger and maintaining lean muscle mass
when fat loss is the goal. Below are some benefits of having more protein in your diet.
1. Supports Muscle Protein Synthesis - A diet high in protein supports muscle growth and prevents muscle breakdown by providing amino acids for muscle preservation.
2. Higher TEF - Thermic Effect of Food refers to the energy (calories) needed to digest food. Protein requires three times the amount of energy to digest than carbohydrates and four times more than fats in assisting a calorie deficit goal.
3. Reduction of Hunger - Protein digests slower than carbohydrates and fat, so it naturally keeps you feeling full and more satisfied after eating for longer, which means less impulses to snack or binge eat.
4. Reduction of Cravings - Protein provides a more stable energy release, which means less blood sugar spikes. This results in
less cr
avings for higher sugar foods to keep energy levels up.
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