High-Protein 101: The Latest and Greatest Key to Weight Loss
Why Protein? If you want to get on the road to weight loss, you need to know about protein and how to establish the right kind of diet.
Protein is considered the body's "architect" because of its role in building and maintaining bodily structures such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, the circulatory and immune systems, the brain, skin, other organs and most bodily fluids.
Every cell in the human body contains protein; in fact, you can't survive without an adequate supply of protein.
Unfortunately, when we cut calories to lose weight, we also cut out protein-rich foods that are essential for growth, development and weight loss.
Because our bodily structures need a regular supply of "fresh" protein to build and repair cells, we must be sure that high-protein foods are included in our daily diet.
The good news is that high-protein meals are scientifically proven to fill you up more than carbohydrate-based meals.
Protein gives food its "staying power" so you'll feel less hungry on less food.
The quality protein in your diet is the single most important calorie that influences your metabolic rate, favorably resulting in weight loss.
Quality protein also helps you sustain muscle during weight loss, improve muscle fitness, improve immunity, improve antioxidant function, build HDL cholesterol and enhance unsulin and leptin function (all of which contribute toward optimal weight management efforts over time).
How Much Protein Should you Eat? The FDA recommends 50 grams of protein per day (200 calories), based on a 2,000 calorie diet or 10 percent of your calories from protein.
Believe it or not, following the FDA's recommended daily protein intake puts you on the fast track to obesity.
The FDA bases its guidelines on only one aspect of protein need - nitrogen balance.
This narrow approach to protein results in a ratio of calories that leaves you feeling unsatisfied and ultimately eating more.
It's no wonder that studies project 75% of Americans will be overweight by 2020.
The appropriate daily amount of protein is three-fourths of your ideal body weight, in grams of protein per day, ranging up to three-fourths of your actual weight in grams of protein per day.
For example, if you should weigh 160 pounds, when you actually weigh 200, your daily goal for protein intake ranges between 120 to 150 grams.
Each gram of protein is four calories, this means 480 to 600 calories per day from protein should be a part of your diet.
This is around 30 percent of your calories from protein (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Based on Focus28's experience with helping thousands of people lose weight, we recommend that dieters consume 30 percent protein (600 calories), 30 percent carbohydrates (600 calories), and 40 percent fat (800 calories) daily.
All of the Focus28 high-protein, fat-burning meal plans are scientifically prepared using these nutritional daily values, guaranteed to promote weight loss.
Start losing weight and getting healthy today by choosing the Focus28 Plan that's right for you!
Protein is considered the body's "architect" because of its role in building and maintaining bodily structures such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, the circulatory and immune systems, the brain, skin, other organs and most bodily fluids.
Every cell in the human body contains protein; in fact, you can't survive without an adequate supply of protein.
Unfortunately, when we cut calories to lose weight, we also cut out protein-rich foods that are essential for growth, development and weight loss.
Because our bodily structures need a regular supply of "fresh" protein to build and repair cells, we must be sure that high-protein foods are included in our daily diet.
The good news is that high-protein meals are scientifically proven to fill you up more than carbohydrate-based meals.
Protein gives food its "staying power" so you'll feel less hungry on less food.
The quality protein in your diet is the single most important calorie that influences your metabolic rate, favorably resulting in weight loss.
Quality protein also helps you sustain muscle during weight loss, improve muscle fitness, improve immunity, improve antioxidant function, build HDL cholesterol and enhance unsulin and leptin function (all of which contribute toward optimal weight management efforts over time).
How Much Protein Should you Eat? The FDA recommends 50 grams of protein per day (200 calories), based on a 2,000 calorie diet or 10 percent of your calories from protein.
Believe it or not, following the FDA's recommended daily protein intake puts you on the fast track to obesity.
The FDA bases its guidelines on only one aspect of protein need - nitrogen balance.
This narrow approach to protein results in a ratio of calories that leaves you feeling unsatisfied and ultimately eating more.
It's no wonder that studies project 75% of Americans will be overweight by 2020.
The appropriate daily amount of protein is three-fourths of your ideal body weight, in grams of protein per day, ranging up to three-fourths of your actual weight in grams of protein per day.
For example, if you should weigh 160 pounds, when you actually weigh 200, your daily goal for protein intake ranges between 120 to 150 grams.
Each gram of protein is four calories, this means 480 to 600 calories per day from protein should be a part of your diet.
This is around 30 percent of your calories from protein (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Based on Focus28's experience with helping thousands of people lose weight, we recommend that dieters consume 30 percent protein (600 calories), 30 percent carbohydrates (600 calories), and 40 percent fat (800 calories) daily.
All of the Focus28 high-protein, fat-burning meal plans are scientifically prepared using these nutritional daily values, guaranteed to promote weight loss.
Start losing weight and getting healthy today by choosing the Focus28 Plan that's right for you!
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