Among the most popular diets of the past two decades, high protein plans have reigned. Whether you're an Atkins diet advocate or a low-carbohydrate lover or, perchance, a South Beach diet believer, losing weight by eating a higher percentage of protein and cutting down on starch seems to work for many dieters. Now a new study indicates that higher protein diets promote weight loss for women, reported Medical News Today on April 27.
Researchers discovered that women in the U.S. who reported that they ate more protein to avoid gaining weight actually lost weight. Their protein intake paralleled the focus on protein recommended by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines committee, reported lead author Noel Aldrich of the University of Minnesota. That guideline calls for men and women who are 19 and older to consume .80 grams of high quality protein per kilogram of body weight daily. Thus, a 150-pound person should eat 54 grams of high-quality protein daily. Follow these tips to succeed with weight loss on a high protein diet:
- Track your protein consumption daily with "The Protein Counter" (click to order).
- Get guidance with "The Protein Express Diet: Rapid Weight Loss with a Simplified Low Carb, High Protein Diet" (click to buy now).
- Kick off each day with a high protein shake for breakfast, such as Jarrow Formulas Whey Protein, or Pure Protein Natural Whey Protein (click to order). How this works: You're boosting your metabolism with that initial dose of protein. Choose one low in calories and high in protein; for example, Pure Protein has only 100 calories per serving but 15 grams of protein.
