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Want to Lose Weight? Eat More Protein

| August 5, 2014 Comment

Want to lose weight? Eat more protein, say experts.

To lose weight, you should go beyond counting calories. What you eat is as important as how many calories you consume, and dietitians point out that eating food that satisfies you and keeps you fuller for a longer period of time is key. This is where protein comes in.

High-protein foods are harder to digest and metabolize. Our bodies expend more calories when processing protein, so it’s easier to lose weight.

Exercise and diet go hand-in-hand in any weight-loss plan. But how do you lose weight without losing muscle? Doubling your protein intake is the way to lose the fat and keep your muscle mass as protein can help repair muscle tissue. Fitness experts say that you need 10 grams of protein after an intense endurance and strength training to ensure your body gets the right nutrients for muscle repair.

Vegetarians and vegans can include these high-protein foods in their diet: lentils, beans and legumes, millet, tempeh, and seitan. More….

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