There is this idea that anything with protein is high in calories but I’m here to tell you to forget that statement.
Research has shown that having protein in your daily diet actually helps with weight-loss. Foods that are rich in protein take longer to break-down once it’s inside your body. This means that because it takes longer to process within your body, the amount of calories it takes for your body to process the food increases. A study that was published in Nutrition Metabolism, a health-fitness journal, that people who increased their protein intake, lost weight faster than those who didn’t. In fact, people who consumed protein ate 450 calories less than those who didn’t and lost 11 pounds over a 12 week study.
Instead of reaching for snacks to keep you going throughout the day, grab a protein bar and eat it slowly! After a couple days of making the swap, you’ll notice you remain full for much longer of a time than you did when you would eat a different type of snack!
Of course, there are many other ways you can get your protein intake aside from protein bars. Protein bars are just a quick and efficient way to get your daily intake of protein. Fish, skinless chicken, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and so much more are other ways to get your daily intake! If you’re not sure if something is high in protein, check the label! If there isn’t a label, look it up on the internet! (After all, you can find the answer to pretty much anything on here anyhow).
Doctors recommend trying to get at least 30 grams of protein for breakfast. Once you wake up in the morning, your body is craving for protein to help keep you full longer as well as put back the protein your body missed out on while sleeping. This is yet another reason why skipping breakfast is a BAD idea!
Work on making protein your best friend. Once the relationship develops into a strong and healthy relationship ( <—- see what I did there?) you will notice a great change in your overall lifestyle. From being full longer, to having more energy, protein does a lot for your body.
-Chanel T.
