Why You Should Eat Protein

You’ve probably heard this one before but getting enough protein in your diet is hugely important.

No, it’s not some made-up thing by supplement companies, protein is vital for our overall health and wellbeing.

Protein is a macronutrient that is used in nearly all bodily processes. Protein is important for;

• Tissue growth and maintenance

• Digestion

• Energy production

• Blood clotting

• Muscle contraction

• Is involved in the production of keratin, collagen and elastin, which help form the connective framework of certain structures in your body

• Balances fluid in the body

• Aids immunity and fights infection

• Transports and stores nutrients

• Is a valuable energy source during fasting, exhaustive exercise or while in a calorie deficit

Studies suggest that weight loss and metabolic health are positively impacted by a high protein diet.

When you are in a fat loss phase, upping your protein intake can prove helpful for the following reasons;

1) Reduces Cravings

Studies have shown that eating a high-protein breakfast has reduced cravings and late-night snacking.

Protein helps you feel fuller for longer as it is the most satiating macronutrient.

If you’re reducing your calorie intake for fat loss, then getting adequate protein can help your hunger levels.

2) Preserves Lean Body Mass

When you’re reducing your calorie intake, it can be a worry that muscle mass will also be reduced along with body fat. Eating adequate protein protects your lean body mass and your muscle tone while dieting.

3) It takes more calories to burn protein compared to carbs and fats

The Thermic Effect of Food (TEoF) is the energy needed to break food down, digest it, and turn it into energy. 

Protein has a higher Thermic Effect than carbs and fats.

4) Protein is good for muscle recovery

If you’re attending your Trnafsorm Hub Burn and Lift sessions you’ll be putting your muscles through their paces! Reduce your DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) by increasing your protein intake.

Intense or prolonged activity causes an increase in muscle protein breakdown. Protein synthesis is the way in which our bodies grow and repair muscle tissue. For 24 hours after an intense or prolonged workout, there is an increase in muscle protein synthesis.

How to Get More Protein in Your Diet

Protein is found in a number of foods including;

• lean meats – beef, lamb, veal, pork,

• poultry – chicken, turkey, duck,

• fish and seafood – fish, prawns, crab, lobster, mussels, oysters, scallops

• eggs

• dairy products – milk, yoghurt (especially Greek yoghurt), cheese (especially cottage cheese)

• nuts (including nut pastes) and seeds – almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, macadamias, hazelnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds

• legumes and beans – all beans, lentils, chickpeas, split peas, tofu.

However, for convenience and especially when travelling, protein powder supplements can be very handy.

At Transform Hub, we supply Hard Wired supplements which includes a range of protein powders.

These delicious, fine powders can be mixed with water or milk for a quick and easy snack.

Why not blend with your favourite fruit for a tasty smoothie?

Speak to your Transform Hub team about grabbing a supplement stack so you can curb cravings, aid muscle repair and feel fuller for longer.

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