If losing weight and eating right is one of your top New Year resolutions, protein should be at the top of your food list!
Did you know that most people don’t consume enough protein?
Not even close! The true reality is that when we are hungry, most of us tend to reach for carbs and fats, rather than a healthy and filling piece of grilled chicken. Choosing carbs and fats over lean protein will always make things more challenging when it comes to losing weight.
If weight loss if the goal in the New Year, consuming enough protein is a game changer.
Here’s why:
Protein keeps you fuller longer. When you’re eating in a deficit to lose weight, protein will help curb your cravings and help you feel satisfied so you don’t reach for those empty calorie snacks.
Protein helps boost our metabolism. Protein has the highest thermic effect, meaning your body will burn more calories digesting it compared to carbs and fats.
Protein helps build muscle. The amino acids in protein helps repair and rebuild the muscle we break down while working out. Building muscle is KEY to losing weight since muscle is metabolically active and helps burn calories even at rest !
It’s hard to over consume protein and even harder for bodies to store protein as fat.
Here are some lean protein options to add to the top of your shopping list in 2025!
Chick
Fish ( Canned Tuna/ smoked salmon)
Lean Beef
Shrimp
Eggs
Reduced fat cottage cheese
Tofu
Legumes
Protein shakes
Greek Yogurt
So next time you feel the hunger monster hit, grab one of the above options to stay on course and reach your goals in 2025!
By: Marci Resnick
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