If you are currently, or ever have been, on a weight loss plan, then you probably know all about the many foods you need to avoid. It’s easy to become so obsessed with all the “forbidden” foods that you may forget about what you can and should be eating to help you lose weight. Luckily, you have many food choices which not only taste good and fill you up, but also contribute directly to losing weight. Lean protein, which is low in fat, makes an excellent choice to include in your diet plans for weight loss.
First, you may be wondering what lean protein is. According to author Malia Frey in her article, “How to Lose Weight with Lean Protein,” ‘Protein is a vital macronutrient that is used as a building block to create and repair muscles and other tissues in your body.’
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These are two ways that lean protein helps with weight loss:
- The nutrients found in lean protein helps your body build and maintain lean muscle mass. This boosts your metabolism and triggers your body to burn fat which means you'll lose more weight.
- Lean proteins make you feel fuller and more satisfied between meals. You’ll lose more weight by making smarter food choices due to a decreased appetite.
Are you ready to include lean protein in your diet and start losing weight? This list of lean protein sources offers plenty of foods to choose from:
- Lean ground sirloin
- Eggs
- Low-carb tofu or other low-carb, soy-based foods
- Lean pork chops or pork loin
- Chicken tenderloins
- Sliced turkey or chicken breasts from a deli counter (rather than processed and packaged)
- Seafood: Salmon, sole, cod, shrimp
One final note about lean protein: It’s important to eat proper portions of it along with proper amounts of carbohydrates and healthy fats in your diet. Balanced diet plans facilitate healthy weight loss, and each component of your diet combines nutrients which are important in your overall health and body functioning.
Related Resources:
About.com How to Lose Weight with Lean Protein
About.com Boost Your Metabolism with Lean Protein
Reader's Digest Lean Protein: 11 Healthy Ways to Load Up
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