Protein Keeps You Feeling Full Longer

Based on a collective study of literature, researchers concluded that an insufficient intake of protein leads to a variety of health issues, edema, organ failure, muscle wasting and lowered autoimmunity. Even your hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Of the three macronutrients, proteins are by far the best at making you feel fuller for longer. Moreover, if you are always hungry following a meal, a lack of protein may be the culprit that causes cravings for potentially unhealthy snacks between meals. Since it contains all nine (9) essential amino acids, whey protein is a complete protein. Consuming whey is fine in moderate amounts but excessive consumption can cause headaches and nausea. According to the International Society of Sports Nutrition, consuming protein any time up to two hours after a workout is ideal.

Practice Good Habits to Support Daily Living

Practiced as a daily part of living, the habits below can make it difficult to lose weight and may make it easier for you to gain weight in the future.

• Consume Protein for Satiety - Eating protein at every meal has been shown to help you feel more full and prevent you from overeating between meals.
• Balance Calorie Cutting - Some adults skip meals as a way to lose weight fast. However, not eating enough calories can have a negative impact on metabolism. Conversely, forcing yourself to eat meals that are not filling can have a similar effect.
• Drink Cold Water - Since your body uses energy to maintain a stable temperature, drinking cold water can give you a temporary boost in metabolism as well as help fill you up.
• Add Protein Shakes - There are numerous protein powders available for preparing a quick meal or snack, such as adding pea, hemp or whey powders to a healthy shake or smoothie.
• Get Plenty of Rest - Skimping on sleep can derail your metabolism. A University of Chicago study found that participants who got four hours of sleep or less a night had more difficulty processing carbohydrates as their metabolism automatically lowered leaving them feeling exhausted.

Studies have shown that the stress hormone cortisol also can slow down your metabolism. It is important that you learn how to keep stress at bay to raise your energy levels and maintain a healthy metabolic rate.

Metabolism Controls the Body's Basic Energy Needs

According to Mayo Clinic online, a slow metabolism is rarely the cause of excessive weight gain. Although metabolism influences your body's basic energy needs, what you eat and drink and how much physical activity you engage in ultimately determines weight gain or loss. As you age, the amount of muscle mass tends to decrease, which slows calorie burning, and fat accounts for a larger percentage of your overall weight. But, your energy needs to perform basic functions stays fairly consistent. It is not fully known (or understood) why people have different metabolic responses to weight gain. Although some end up obese with diabetes, others do not. If you frequently overestimate the calories your body burns while underestimating the amount consumed through your menu plan, the net metabolic burn can cause weight loss to stall or result in weight gain.

At Metabolic Research Center, we've been educating clients for thirty years about the potential problem of eating too little and how this can trigger their body to reset their metabolic burn to a rate that slows metabolism. If you have been looking for protein products that can curb your appetite and improve your metabolic health, visit the MRC location nearest you or use this website's convenient Contact Us form for a prompt response to all of your questions.