Friday, September 18, 2009

Best Proteins for Weight Loss

Proteins for weight loss
• Whey Concentrate improves blood sugar metabolism
• 1 whole egg can increase fat burning
• Egg Whites burn more calories via digestive action
• Turkey helps you sleep better which promotes weight loss
• Grass fed beef improves cholesterol
• Fish is an excellent lean protein

The following proteins will supercharge your weight loss. Many have unique properties that aid weight control and how your metabolism food.

Whey Concentrate:
Whey concentrate has several unique properties that aid weight loss and weight control. Whey concentrate is high in cysteine, which promotes production of glutathione, and thus aids the body to combat oxidative stress and inflammation. Oxidative stress and inflammation have been show to promote weight gain by damaging sugar metabolism. Whey concentrate has also been shown to improve insulin function. Whey concentrate is also your best friend against stress eating. The high lactalbumin content of whey affects of tryptophan to Neutral Amino Acids - a fancy way of saying it boosts serotonin.

Make sure your whey concentrate is tested to be what is known as WPC 80 - for eighty percent whey by volume, otherwise you are getting mostly lactose, i.e., milk sugar.

Whole Egg
Most of us think eggs are full of fat and thus make you fat. This is partially correct. Eggs have a lot of fat, but eaten in isolation, 1 whole egg at a time, whole eggs can be one of your best weight loss foods. Eaten in isolation, 1 whole egg serves to increase production of the hormone glucagons, which functions to increase blood sugar and in the process increases your fat burning.

Egg Whites
Egg whites have several characteristics that promote weight loss. First, egg whites are extremely hard to digest. Your body expends a lot of energy to digest egg whites so they aid you to burn more calories. Second, egg whites, when eaten without carbs, force your body to secrete more glucagons, which promotes fat loss.


Turkey
Turkey is an excellent protein for weight loss. When eaten at dinner, turkey promotes the release of tryptophan, which aids sleep. Over and over, individuals with weight loss and weight gain problems often have sleep problems. You can use turkey strategically to aid sleep which will help you to lose weight.
Grass Fed Beef
Grass fed beef is one of your best weight loss foods. Not only has it been shown to improve cholesterol ratios which aid blood sugar metabolism to help keep you lean, it is also very filling and aids satiety and hunger.

Fish
Fish is an excellent protein for weight loss because it is very lean and has an excellent ratio of good fats. Fish should be a staple of any weight control or weight loss program.

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