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Protein low fat diet

One of the most popular diets today is the high protein diet. It is based on a very simple premise: no matter what goals you set for yourself a protein low fat diet can be beneficial for you. This type of diet works great whether you want to increase muscle mass, put on weight and get big, lose fat and lose weight, or stay lean—no matter what your goal is, a protein low fat diet is a great option to get you there. A protein healthy diet works wonders for different people of different sizes and shapes because of many reasons. The best part about a protein healthy diet is that no matter what your goal is, you will have to make very little changes to it.

Let’s look at why a protein balanced diet is most effective.    


A high protein low fat diet helps you build muscle. Our bodies require high quantities of protein. Protein is the very basis of muscle fiber and if you are looking to gain weight, increase muscle mass, or get big, make sure you get yourself a high protein diet plan. In fact if you are simply looking to build and maintain muscle this plan will work for you. Muscle mass increases when you eat protein in sufficient quantities each day. Weightlifting and strength training cause your muscles to break down. Protein helps your body to rebuild and recover.
 
Eating a protein low fat diet makes sense because it helps you lose fat and not muscle. Protein healthy foods are not only low in carbs and calories but also low in fats. Such meals are extremely nutritious as well. So by following a protein healthy diet you are actually eating foods that are filling, low calorie, and healthy. Some protein healthy foods include turkey, nuts, beans, eggs and egg whites, chicken, milk, and supplements in the form of bars, shakes, and powders.  
So I guess you’re now wondering how much protein you should consume in a high protein low fat diet. Healthy adults are recommended to consume 1 gram of protein for every pound of body weight. So for instance, if your body weight is about 180lbs, your intake of protein should be about 180 grams, irrespective of you exercise or not. It sometimes becomes difficult to eat a high protein low fat diet everyday, and this is where protein supplements come in handy. These supplements are convenient, quick, and useful and are generally very low in calories.
 
High protein healthy foods can be extremely beneficial if eaten at certain times in the day. Proteins consumed directly after your workout, in the morning during breakfast, or while going to bed can give positive results.  However, at the end of the day what matters most is that you eat a diet that is high in protein and in the right quantities as well. Eating a little bit of protein with each meal can also help as it will keep you feeling full for longer hours and ensure that your body’s needs are met as well.

A protein weight loss diet that is low in carbohydrates helps you burn extra calories. This happens when your body converts the protein you consume into glucose through a process known as gluconeogenesis.  A protein diet when combined with exercise helps both weight loss as well as fat loss. Your blood fat (lipid) levels improve as well. When on such a diet, individuals are better able to control their calorie intake and appetites. This happens because lower levels of hormones that help stimulate your appetite are received by your brain

Submitted on January 16, 2014