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Monday, December 29, 2008

Weight Loss and Quality Protein

By Ricardo d Argence

Protein is one of the nutrients that is used in quite large quantities in the body. It is called a macronutrient and provides about 4 calories a gram to the body for its health. It is vital for the formation of the body's building blocks. Among the many jobs it does is the growth and upkeep of the muscles, skin, immune system and eyes, just to mention a few. Protein also helps in the body making enzymes and in maintaining the health of the blood.

Protein is not manufactured by the human body and so it is important to ensure that the daily diet contains sufficient quantities of it.

Muscles require protein in order to maintain their strength and integrity, so a crucial part of muscle building is to have an adequate amount of protein. The more muscle mass you produce the more effectively your body burns fat also. Protein is essential to good cardio health. Without sufficient quantities, problem may arise.

If you eat protein in every meal is a way to prevent cravings for certain foods you should not have. That's because it will leave you more satisfied. Protein takes more energy to digest than other nutrients. During the process of protein digestion, body temperature is raised by a few degrees.

These few degrees increase produces a thermogenic effect that in turn helps to burn fat calories more effectively. This can help you in your quest to lose weight. Also eating the correct amount of protein can keep you from eating in between meals and those types of food that add the weight on. Often times, it is found when you are craving sweets that you actually need protein, and if you eat the protein instead of the sweets the craving for the sweets goes away.

Protein can be used as a replacement for sweets as it is often the case that this is what your body is craving, rather than sweets.

Some examples of quality protein are:

Skinless chicken breasts are much lower in fat than the dark meat on chicken. The skin with its high fat content should never be consumed. Tuna, Salmon, in fact all kinds of fish are great sources for lean protein as long as they are grilled, broiled, or baked. Avoid heavy breaded fried fish. Skinless turkey breasts are basically similar to the chicken mentioned here.

You can also try with: tuna, Salmon, in fact all kinds of fish are great sources for lean protein as long as they are grilled, broiled, or baked. Low-fat cottage cheese is not great protein but also a source of dairy for your daily needs. Lean red meat consumed in moderation is a great source of quality protein. It also is great for the health of your blood. - 17274

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