Benefits Of A High-Protein Diet
Other Benefits
But the buck doesn’t stop with weight loss. There are other benefits to consuming a high-protein diet! Our organs, tissues, muscles, and hormones are all made up of proteins, so it would seem logical to assume consuming high amounts of protein is essential to survival. After all, it’s what our bodies use to develop, grow, and function.
Dr. Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS, is a certified doctor of natural medicine, doctor of chiropractic, and a clinical nutritionist with a significant passion for helping others eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. According to his representative, Jillian Babcock, other benefits of a high-protein diet include stabilized blood sugar levels, improved ability to learn and concentrate, reduction of brain fog, boosted energy levels, increased muscle and bone health, and nutrient absorption.
Moreover, Todd tells us a high-protein diet may make our hearts healthier too. But meat-lovers beware; this doesn’t give you the green light to load your plate with bacon. Such practices will likely not lead to pounds lost and a happily beating heart. Experts suggest getting your protein from plant sources such as well.
Continue reading to reveal the best sources of protein.
Best Sources of Protein
We’ve covered what is considered to be a high-protein diet and what the benefits of such a diet are, but what about the actual protein? What kinds of proteins are best to eat? Among the list are ethically grown meats (such as grass-fed beef and organic chicken), bone broth, legumes (e.g., lentils and black beans), wild-caught salmon and other wild fish, eggs, yogurt or kefir, raw cheeses, and nuts. The most important thing to remember when consuming a diet high in protein is to space out your portions and don't try to cram in all your protein requirements for the day in one sitting. Our bodies can only process so much protein in a single meal; many sources say this is around twenty grams.
Continue reading to learn about the other components of high-protein diets.