Protein and Fat Loss Dieting: How Much is Needed??
Posted on : 12-08-2009 | By : Doc | In : Diets, Fat Loss
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Protein is the dieter’s new best friend. New facts are emerging that low carbohydrate diets which include high amounts of protein are back in favour, and scientists have now proved that being on a high protein diet not only satisfies hunger, but has a myriad of wonderful health benefits. Check out this diet that lets you know the exact amount you need.
Most proteins including meats, fish, and poultry have no carbohydrates at all. Only a few fish, like octopus (squid or calamari) have carbohydrates in them. So meat, fish and poultry are an ideal way to consume protein. With the protein satisfying the dieter’s hunger pangs, less calories will be consumed.
Recently in the American Journal of Nutrition, after a study on Protein Consumption, they found that when protein was increased to 30% of the diet and fat was decreased significantly, the participants reported weight loss, zero hunger, and more satisfaction in their meals. Lower cholesterol levels were also reported. Protein is the main component of muscles, cells and bone. Protein protects the body, fights off infections and is vitally important for our overall health. When one does not get enough protein in one’s diet, one’s whole body can be affected, and infections will start before every organ is damaged.
So how much protein should one consume ? Follow this guideline:-
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Protein Recommendations for Men |
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19-30 years old |
0.8 gram per kg per day (about 56 grams per day) |
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31-50 years old |
0.8 gram per kg per day (about 56 grams per day) |
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51-70 years old |
0.8 gram per kg per day (about 56 grams per day) |
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Protein Recommendations for Women |
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19-30 years old |
0.8 gram per kg per day (about 46 grams per day) |
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31-50 years old |
0.8 gram per kg per day (about 46 grams per day) |
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51-70 years old |
0.8 gram per kg per day (about 46 grams per day) |
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SOURCE: the Dietary Reference Intakes report by the Institute of Medicine, 2002 |
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Protein actually promotes and enhances fat loss and therefore weight loss. Choose the healthy proteins, lean meat and poultry, dried beans, nuts and eggs. For a healthy weight loss , ensure you have the required amount of protein each day for a strong, healthy and leaner body. If you need an eating plan for the perfect amount of protein, carbs, fat and other nutrients, check out Fat Loss 4 Idiots. Its highly recommended and is the number one selling diet for a reason. Check it out or read our review here.
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