Benefits of a High Protein Diet

  • A high-protein diet reduces hunger, helping you eat fewer calories. This is caused by the improved function of weight-regulating hormones.
  • Muscle is made primarily of protein. High protein intake can help you gain muscle mass and strength while reducing muscle loss during weight loss.
  • People who eat more protein tend to have better bone health and a much lower risk of osteoporosis and fractures as they get older.
  • Eating more protein may reduce cravings and desire for snacking. Merely having a high-protein breakfast may have a powerful effect.
  • High protein intake may boost your metabolism significantly, helping you burn more calories throughout the day.
  • Several studies note that higher protein intake can lower blood pressure. Some studies also demonstrate improvements in other risk factors for heart disease.
  • Upping your protein intake can not only help you lose weight but keep it off in the long term.
  • While protein may cause harm to people with pre-existing or predisposition to kidney problems, it doesn’t affect healthy people with well functioning kidneys.
  • Eating more protein can help you recover faster if you’ve been injured.
  • Eating plenty of protein can help reduce the muscle loss associated with aging.

~Praveen Jada

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