Friday, 27 May 2016

How Protein Shakes Help You Lose Weight and Belly Fat By Alina Petre, MS, RD

Protein is an important nutrient for weight loss.
Getting enough can boost your metabolism, reduce your appetite and help you lose body fat without losing muscle.
Protein shakes are an easy way to add more protein to your diet, and have been shown to help with weight loss.
This article explains everything you need to know about protein shakes and how they affect your weight.

What Are Protein Shakes?

Protein shakes are drinks made by mixing protein powder with water, although other ingredients are often added as well.
They can be a convenient addition to the diet, especially when access to quality high-protein foods is limited.
Although most people don’t need them to meet daily protein requirements, they can also be useful if you need to increase your intake for some reason.
You can buy protein powder and mix it yourself, but you can also get many different brands of pre-made liquid shakes.
Some of the most popular types of protein powder on the market are:
  • Whey protein: Quickly absorbed, dairy-based. Contains all the essential amino acids.
  • Casein protein: Slowly absorbed, dairy-based. Contains all essential amino acids.
  • Soy protein: Plant-based and contains all essential amino acids. Also contains soy isoflavones, which may provide some health benefits.
  • Hemp protein: Plant-based and high in omega-3 and omega-6 fats, but low in the essential amino acid lysine.
  • Rice protein: Plant-based and low in the essential amino acid lysine.
  • Pea protein: Plant-based and low in the non-essential amino acids cystine and methionine.
Some brands contain a mix of different types of protein powder. For example, many plant-based brands combine types to complement each other’s amino acid profile.

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