Protein and Weight Loss: Is There a Connection?

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Protein and Weight Loss Is There a Connection?
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• Protein seems to take center stage when it comes
  to dieting these days. With introduction of
  higher protein diets, carbohydrates and good fats
  seem to be a thing of the past. Protein based
  diets are popping up everywhere such as the South
  Beach diet and Atkins. But is there really a
  connection between protein and weight loss?
• Here are some truths behind protein and weight
  loss

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Protein Helps Suppress your Appetite

• Research studies show that protein actually helps
  you lose body weight by decreasing your desire
  for food. Eating a diet that contains more than
  enough protein satiates your hunger and because
  you feel full you won't crave for any more food
  over the next several hours.

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• The different protein diets in the market such as
  the Atkins Diet advocates that protein intake to
  be more than twice as much of what the American
  Dietetic Association recommends.

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Protein Speeds Metabolism and Burns More Body Fat

• There is research based evidence to suggest that
  this is true. In one particular study, two groups
  of people were given varying levels of protein in
  their meals. One group was given one gram of
  protein for every pound of body weight.

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• The other group was given the amount as
  prescribed in their respective Recommended Daily
  Allowance (RDA). At the end of the study, it was
  found out that the group that consumed more
  protein was able to burn more body fat.
  Researchers attributed this result to be the
  thermogenic effect of proteins i.e the ability to
  produce heat and hence burn caloric energy.

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Protein Increases Muscle Mass

• This is the main reason why protein is the
  favourite nutrient of body builders. But it can
  help those that want to lose weight as well? With
  the right amount protein in the body, muscles
  fibers are increased and fat is burned
  considerably.

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• This is because protein delivers the energy that
  the body needs to perform exercises and other
  physical activities. Without protein, the body
  becomes sluggish and the person feels tired more
  often. However, if you don't move much, fats
  won't get burned. The evidence supporting the
  link between protein and weight loss is extremely
  high and simply foolish to ignore.

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Protein Triggers the Functions of a Natural
Weight Loss Hormone

• A U.K study indicates that a certain hormone
  called Peptide YY (PYY) produced by the stomach
  is triggered when enough protein is consumed. PYY
  is a hormone made in the small intestine which
  helps reduce appetite and limit food intake.

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• This hormone is said to be the cure for obesity
  and strongly supports the link between protein
  and weight loss. Further research involving PYY
  is indicated.

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• So there you have it! These are the facts behind
  protein and weight loss. Protein is definitely a
  good nutrient for the body and along with fruits,
  vegetables good fats and carbohydrates. However,
  it is best to consult with a qualified health
  professional before embarking on a higher protein
  diet of your own.

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