Protein Diet For Weight Loss

PROTEIN DIET FOR WEIGHT LOSS

What is Protein?

 Protein is a nutrient that must be consumed Everyday to meet Human Needs.

There are Three Macro Nutrients they are:

1.     Protein.

2.     Carbohydrates.

3.     Fat.

The Dietary Reference Intake [DRI] for Protein is 0.36 grams per pound of Body weight, or 0.8 grams per Kilogram.

However Higher Protein Intake can help in Weight Loss and other Health Benefits.

Protein is made up of smaller units known as Amino Acids.

Importance of Protein in Diet

Consumption of Protein will perform the following roles in your Body

·        Repair and Maintenance of Muscles, Hair, skin and Bones.

·        Hormones: Protein food allows Cells and Organs to Communicate with each other.

·        Enzymes: Most enzymes are proteins, and the thousands of chemical reactions that take place throughout your body are driven by them.

·        Transportation and storage: Some proteins help deliver important molecules where they're needed. For example, the protein haemoglobin carries oxygen to your body's cells.

Protein’s Effect on Weight Loss

Protein Intake will Suppress Appetite, Promote Fullness and increase Metabolism than can help you Weight Loss.

High-protein diets were found to be more effective than standard-protein diets for losing weight, preserving muscle mass and preventing metabolic slowdown during weight loss.

The ability of high-protein diets to decrease hunger, increase feelings of fullness, boost metabolic rate and protect muscle makes them effective for losing weight and improving body composition.

Benefits of Protein

1.     Increase in Muscle Mass.

2.     Reduce Muscle loss while getting older.

3.     Strengthen Bones.

4.     Improve Healing Power.

Drawbacks of Protein

1.     Nutritional Deficiencies.

2.     Increase Heart Disease Risk.

3.     It may increase Blood pressure.

4.     It may Affect Kidney Functioning.

Quantity of Protein to be taken every day

As per Dietary Reference Intake [DRI]:

A normal person has to take 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight, or 0.8 grams per kilogram.

Older people should require more Protein to intake 0.6 grams of protein per pound, or 1.3 grams per kilogram, may help prevent age-related muscle loss.

Best Protein Foods for Weight Loss

Protein Foods in Vegetarian.

1.     Spinach

2.     Dried Tomatoes

3.     Peas

4.     Guava

5.     Eggs

6.     Beans

7.     Peanut Butter

8.     Milk

9.     Pumpkin Seeds

10.  Almonds

11.Cashews

Protein Foods in Non-veg.

1.     Beef

2.     Bison

3.     Ostrich

4.     Pork

5.     Turkey

6.     Chicken

Conclusion

Protein is an Important Nutrient.

High intake of Protein will effect with good health, muscle mass, Weight, Body Composition.

Take High Protein Intake and balance them with Carbs and Fat to lead a healthy Life.

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