Protein And Weight Gain?

SWEDEN—A recent study conducted at Karolinska Institute of Clinical Epidemiology and published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating a diet high in protein can help keep off weight that was previously lost.

It was noted that the greatest challenge after losing weight is reducing the rebound weight gain and maintaining the lower body weight.

The study combined several studies, called a meta-analysis. The researchers combined results of 20 studies, which included a total of 3,017 participants who were overweight at the start of the weight loss process. They then analyzed the effects of drugs, meal replacements, high protein diets, and dietary supplements on rebound weight gain after following a low-calorie diet to lose weight.

The team found that following a high protein diet after the weight loss process had the greatest impact on keeping rebound weight off. It is recommended for men to consume 56 grams of protein a day, and women to consume 46 grams of protein a day.

According to Dr. Erik Hemmingsson:

"The body has several defense mechanisms against weight loss, such as increased hunger, lower energy metabolism and relapse back to old habits, if the problem of rebound weight gain didn't exist, obesity would be relatively easy to treat.”

According to WebMD, “people turn to higher-protein diets to lose weight. That's because some researchers suggest that higher-protein diets help people better control their appetites and calorie intake.”

Foods that are high in protein include:

·         Red meat

·         Chicken and eggs

·         Seafood

·         Soybeans

·         Potatoes and beans

If you are interested in losing weight and keeping that weight off, you might want to consume a diet that is high in protein.

Enjoy your day.