Protein: The Building Block of Life and Weight Loss

You have probably been hearing more and more lately about the importance of protein and why you should be eating more of it. You have probably been hearing more and more lately about the importance of protein and why you should be eating more of it. The reason for this is simple; protein is the most abundant molecule in the body second to water. Protein is a part of every cell and organ and it is essential for growing and maintaining the body. Eating enough protein is important for improving muscle mass, which is great for losing weight. Muscle tissue contains the fat burning furnaces that keep our metabolism going, so it’s important to eat enough protein to maintain and build muscle. Now that we know this, what are some good ways to get more protein in our diets?

An issue that some people have is that many great sources of protein also come with a lot of fat. For example, hamburgers and steak contain loads of protein but their fat content is much too high for people looking to keep their calorie intake low. If you like beef, look for leaner cuts of beef behind the meat counter or ask the butcher to trim it for you. You should also ask the butcher if the meat is hormone and antibiotic free, which is just one of the benefits of the foods used in GenoVive’s Customized Meal Program.

If you’re looking for sources of protein that are naturally lower in fat, there are many options to choose from. One example is lentils. Lentils have 18 grams of protein per cup and they are great for making soups. Fat free yogurt can also be a good protein option, especially Greek style yogurt which has about 20 grams per cup (depending on the variety). And if you’re on the go, you can take one of GenoVive’s Protein Plus bars with you for the taste of your favorite dessert: chocolate chip, peanut butter cookie, or double chocolate brownie.

The home delivered meal program offers tons of healthy options that make it easier than ever to eat healthy and stick to your weight loss goals. Why go it alone when you can have a home delivered meal program that fits all of your protein needs.

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