Protein Power–how to increase the protein in your diet
December 27, 2008
Protein is powerful for people who want to lose weight. Not only does protein burn fat, it also builds lean muscle tissue, which in turn that burns calories, so it is obvious that increasing the protein in your diet is a sure way to lose weight and burn fat faster. One of the easiest ways to increase protein in your diet is by adding whey powder to your diet. This is an easy thing to do on a daily basis, by using any of the following methods:
• Add a tablespoon to a smoothie each day.
• Stir a teaspoonful into some yogurt.
• Mix some into your morning cereal.
• Shake up a pre-workout drink.
5 key points for adding whey powder to your diet.
1. A high protein diet will help you lose weight and build muscle, but it may make you dehydrated. The increased protein seems to interact with the body’s ability to store water. This is easily overcome by making sure you drink 3 or 4 extra glasses of water every day – aim for a total of 11 or 12 glasses. It is important to avoid the effects of dehydration which include heart damage.
2. Milk is the best base for your whey shake because the milk itself assists weight loss. Milk contains casein, which helps to suppress hunger, and calcium, which is a proven weight loss mineral. With a milk-based whey protein drink you have the fat burning and muscle building advantage with the added benefit of stronger bones and an improved cardiovascular system. Simply add 40 gm of whey powder to a glass of milk, stir or shake and enjoy.
3. Whey protein helps you feel fuller after eating and assists in preventing over-eating, by interacting with enzymes in the gut.
4. Drinking a whey powder protein shake after you work out stimulates an increase in muscle development.
5. Animal protein in the form of whey is more effective than plant protein in the form of soy in building lean muscle. Adding extra casein, which is a protein in milk, will further enhance the building process of lean muscle.
The power of protein in effective weight loss and increased muscle mass has been proven by research. Keep these 5 points in mind, stock up on some whey protein powder and see the difference the extra protein makes to your muscles development and weight control.
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