Feeling Tired? Can't Lose Weight? Tap Into Protein Power!
By Kim Beardsmore
You're always hungry right? The last thing you have time for is to plan
meals ahead. Don't despair, you body was designed to be refueled
continually. We are not camels and we are unable to work in tip top
condition without the essential nutrients our body requires. Your body was
designed for a regular supply fo good quality food throughout the day.
If you are a woman who eats less frequently than three 'square' meals and
an afternoon snack or a man who eats less than the three meals and a mid
morning and afternoon snack... you *should* feel hungry! Probably your body
is crying out for nutritious food and one of the first signs is lethary,
tiredness and dimished concentration.
Exectutives rushing through the day not stopping for lunch? Moms running
after small children and surviving on toddler left overs? Women skipping
breakfast and then eating a salad or cup of soup for lunch? Any of these
situations fit you? If so, then it is likely you can dramatically change
your energy levels and sense of vitality through learning a few simple keys
about food! It amazing that so few people realise the importance of eating
what your body requires.
If you recognise yourself above, it may also be true that you are
overweight. Despite the lack of food, you continue to find those unwanted
pounds are impossible to budge! Those who have adequate amounts of protein
in their diet, however, may find they've escaped being part of this alarming
trend. That's because the latest nutritional research indicates that protein
has numerous dietary benefits that give a boost to weight loss and weight
management efforts. Let's look at some of the ways you can benefit from a
healthy daily protein intake.
One of the principle advantages of protein is that it creates a
feeling of fullness and satisfaction in the body that makes overeating
much less likely. Besides being filling, protein is a smart addition to any
weight loss or weight management programme because of the effect it has on
carbohydrate cravings.
As nutritional research has documented, carbohydrates trigger the brain
to crave more carbohydrates, leading to a cycle of carbohydrate eating that
becomes hard to control. Protein can block that triggering effect of
carbohydrates in the brain. If you eat protein with a carbohydrate it
will reduce the cravings caused by eating the carbohydrate.
So where do you find sources of protein? Protein is found in dairy and
meat products. For example, milk, cream, cheese, turkey, chicken, fish,
beef, pork and lamb. You will quickly see these may be high in saturated
fats so it is best to ensure you choose predominantly white meats such as
fish, and the white flesh of turkey and chicken.
Vegetable products are not normally high in complete proteins except for
soya beans. If you have never tried soy products or you don't particularly
enjoy tofu or soy milk, don't despair. There are may exciting and delicious
products which can be eaten in a variety of ways. They are often low in
cholesterol and low in calories and can make an excellent choice to control
your hunger and provide energy that sustains which is particularly useful
when trying to lose weight.
Kim Beardsmore is a weight loss consultant whose business operates across
60 countries. This world renowned, medically approved program will give you
results you'll love and all the support you need! Estimate your healthy body
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