Does That Meal Have Protein?

Does That Meal Have Protein?
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By Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPT

Monday, September 8, 2008
Protein is the key ingredient to each meal. Consuming a portion of lean protein every time you eat not only helps feed and maintain calorie-burning muscle, but it also assists your fat-loss efforts in several other nifty ways. First, eating more protein will automatically increase your daily calorie burn through something known as the thermic effect of feeding, or TEF. TEF is a measure of how many calories are required to digest the food we eat. And when it comes to the three macronutrients – protein, carbs and fat – protein scores the highest. Protein also helps our bodies process carbohydrates more effectively by stimulating the release of the hormone glucagon, which helps to control blood sugar and curb the fat-storage properties of insulin. In other words, when consumed alongside a portion of lean protein, carbohydrates become much less of a threat to your waistline. So ask yourself: Does your meal or snack contain protein? If not, add some today!
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