Feeling Tired? Can’t Lose Weight? Tap Into Protein Power!

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 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 particularl
useful when trying to lose weight.

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