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Protein Rich Diets

by John Christoff

Protein is a very important nutrient and is often overlooked. If you're an active person and undergo regular exercise then consuming a high protein diet is essential for your body to repair the broken down muscles and tissue. With protein being the building block of the body it really is vital you have this nutrient as a staple part of your diet.

Protein to lose weight: High protein diets are also ideal for those of you who want to lose fat and keep your current muscle mass. By cutting out carbohydrates (keeping them to a minimal) you can put the body in a state of ketosis. This means that your body is burning fat but not muscle. This is the most efficient way of weight loss and will keep you looking toned and will not sacrifice any of your muscle mass.

This regime was made popular with the controversial Atkins diet. However unlike the Atkins diet you should still be eating healthy lean meats such as chicken breast and turkey breast and do NOT completely cut out carbohydrates! By consuming a few carbohydrates your body will still have the energy it needs to function and work as it should.

Protein to build muscle: When building muscle it really is essential to make sure you get enough protein, this is one of the most important factors. As a general rule of thumb for every lb. of bodyweight you weigh, you need to be getting 1.2-1.5g of protein. So if you weigh 170 lbs. then you need to be getting at least 204g of protein per day. High protein foods will help you to maximise your intake, foods such as:

Fish (Tuna is a good source) Milk Chicken breast Turkey breast Nuts and seeds

As well as protein rich foods you should be eating clean carbohydrates and plenty of fruit and veg.

The best way to get enough nutrients is by splitting your meals down in to 6 smaller portions each day. Try to start and end the day with a good helping of complex carbohydrates and a generous portion of protein. Clean carbohydrates are full of wholegrain and whole wheat such as Weetabix, sweet potatoes, vegetables.

Eating this much in one day will be a challenge at first and you will need to split your meals down in to 6 smaller portions per day and try to have a good amount of protein and carbs with each while keeping fat to a minimal.

Consuming this much protein per day may be a hard task at first so supplements such as protein shakes or protein bars may be essential in you consuming your daily targeted amount.

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