Why Protein Should Not Be Overlooked in Your Weight Loss Plan
Why Protein Should Not Be Overlooked in Your Weight Loss Plan Protein is extremely important while in a weight loss phase and in general nutrition. Most people under consume protein. Read more for some tips I have to help you more easily reach your protein targets. Apart from getting those calories in check, if your goal is to lose weight, you have to eat more protein! When we are in a weight loss phase, we are more prone to losing lean muscle mass. Eating more protein (as well as resistance training) can help mitigate loss of lean mass. Protein helps us to feel full and we actually use more energy to digest it than we do other foods. Protein is just so important for many things. But, how do I eat more protein? I know it can be a struggle for many to fit in their protein or hit their protein goals. So here are a few tips! First, remember that there are many different ways to incorporate protein other than meat: nuts & nut butters, eggs, edamame, tuna, Greek yogurt, seeds, bea