Although there has been a lot of controversy about what type of diet is best for weight loss – high protein, high carb or low fat – research conducted on protein for weight loss has been proven to be quite successful. This is why it’s recommended that each meal includes a small amount of protein.

The research has shown several different factors for why protein could help facilitate weight loss. For starters, the body needs more energy to digest protein. Protein can help to enhance thermogenesis by burning more calories in the body. Protein takes more calories to digest so more calories are burned during digestion.

Think about when you consume a meal that’s high in protein; do you feel satisfied after? That’s because protein stabilizes blood sugar levels and can sustain satiety. Conversely, think about how you feel after consuming a high carb meal such as a plate of pasta. Do you feel lethargic and find you’re hungry quite soon after eating? That’s because carbs provide a quick source of energy but they are also burned off quickly, leaving you feeling hungry and craving more after as your blood sugar levels lower after being raised dramatically due to their impact on insulin.

According to research conducted by the University College London protein triggers a natural weight loss hormone. This hormone called PYY helps to reduce hunger and can help with weight loss. Protein can stimulate the secretion of these appetite-suppressing hormones which can satisfy hunger levels longer than with a high carb or high fat meal. Protein has also been found to help improve insulin sensitivity. It keeps the blood sugar levels stable to prevent a spike which often leads to cravings or hunger.

Finally, protein contains the amino acid Tryptophan which is a chemical precursor to serotonin. Increasing serotonin can help improve mood and memory. Low levels of serotonin have been found to lead to carbohydrate cravings, poor sleep, low self-esteem and feelings of unhappiness. By increasing serotonin levels the mood is elevated and cravings are usually diminished.

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