Why Protein Can Aid Weight Loss

23 November 2017

Protein is one of the most important molecules for our body. It’s essential to maintain everything from our muscles and nails to skin and hair. However, not much is known about the additional benefits, including its weight loss credentials.

The power of protein

Find out five reasons why protein can aid weight loss:

Hormone Balancing

Eating protein can lead to a reduction in the hunger hormone while simultaneously increasing the level of satiety hormones, which means you’ll find yourself less hungry than normal and won’t be reaching for your lunch at 11am!

Burning Calories

Of all the calories you consume in protein, 20-30% alone are burned while your body is digesting and metabolising the protein, more than can be said for carbohydrates.

Boost Metabolism

A high consumption of protein has been shown to boost metabolism and can increase that amount of calories you’ve burned in a day by about 80 to 100.

Reduce Appetite

Diets high in protein are much more filling than carbohydrate or fat-heavy diets, meaning that overall, both hunger levels and appetite are reduced.

Curb Cravings

Eating protein as part of a balanced diet can keep your blood sugar levels from spiking and will discourage those late-night urges and visits to the fridge.

Find out five ways to incorporate protein into your diet:

Eggs

Swap out your cereal for eggs in the morning. Each egg has an impressive 6 grams of lean protein making it a brilliant protein-packed way to start your day.

Protein Water Co

Pick up a Protein Water from Protein Water Co at Boots. Protein Water Co (www.proteinwater.co) produces the UK’s first and only completely natural protein infused waters. Free from added sugar, artificial additives and preservatives, the whole range is designed to maximise health, wellbeing and performance in life.