So you are hearing a lot of hype about higher-protein diets to lose weight, but is it the right thing to do? Are carbohydrates really as bad as they are made out to be? Researchers suggest that higher protein diets (those that consist of 50% or more of protein) will help you be successful in fat-loss.
Carbs can be misunderstood and it is important to acknowledge their role in the body. Carbs are the primary energy source, helping to build muscle and sustain your energy (blood sugar). This will allow people to have better workouts and less extreme "energy lulls". In order for carbs to give these effects, they must be the right types, in the right amounts, and at the right times. (More on this another day) Cutting carbs can be very helpful as most of us eat the wrong types at the wrong times and often in too large of quantity. Overdoing carbs, especially of the sweets variety, can lead to excess fat storage and more pronounced energy swings.
But how much protein is the right amount? For all of you who are very active, I recommend 1 g of protein per lb of body weight. I know that may sound like a lot, but they play many crucial roles in the body. They are a key energy source that help to build muscle, keeps you feeling fuller for longer due to stabilized insulin, and aids in metabolism and cell maintenance just to name a few.
Most of us who are focused on our weight have already made changes in our diet. The most obvious being increasing lean protein to our main meals and supplementing with vegetables, so how can we possibly add more? Snacks can be the breaking point for most of us. So consider adding protein based snacks into your day and it might be just the kick you need to get over your hump.
Stay Tuned: Next blog will give you tasty ways to add protein to your diet :)
Good Luck!
oxox, Em
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