Research indicates that not all calories are created equal. It take more energy to metabolize calories from protein vs carbohydrate. Also, the addition of fiber appears to block the absorption of some calories. Actually if you snacked on nuts or high fiber crackers that contain more fat you may actually lose slightly more weight than using the pretzels. Pretty small difference though. The extra fat and protein in peanut butter and crackers will also do a better job of satisfying your hunger compared to pretzels.
-medicalnewstoday
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calories, fat, protein
After one year, the average weight loss was similar in the two groups — 23 pounds with the moderate-protein diet, versus roughly 19 pounds with the high-carb diet.
However, the moderate-protein former group lost more fat mass, and had greater improvements in both HDL and triglyceride levels. yahoo
MY COMMENT: The diet of the experimental group was 30% protein, which researchers believe helps to maintain muscle during weight loss.
Research, Weight Loss Science
protein, weight loss
Researchers reviewing 25 studies on protein suggest that the protein in eggs makes a valuable contribution to muscle strength, helps to satisfy hunger and provides a source of sustained energy. -medicalnewstoday.com
MY COMMENT: An egg has more than 6 grams of protein. Eat one a day.
Nutrition, Weight Loss Science
egg, leucine, protein
1. Fish
2. Chicken, Turkey
3. Low-fat Dairy like skim milk, cheese
4. Egg- 1 per day
5. Beans
6. Nuts
7. Beef
8. Soy Products
9. Whey Protein Supplement (byproduct of cheese production)
10. Whole grains even have protein!
Source: my new book, Lose it For Ever, released Jan 2009
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Nutrition
protein
The study concluded that when people ate high-quality protein foods, from sources such as eggs and lean Canadian bacon, for breakfast they had a greater sense of sustained fullness throughout the day compared to when more protein was eaten at lunch or dinner medicalnewstoday.com
MY COMMENT: I like to mix an egg in with my bowl of oatmeal. Extra protein in the diet has been shown to give weight loss a boost- apparently if you can get some in the morning, even better!
Nutrition
breakfast, protein, Weight Loss Tips
Study co-author Dr. Marijka Batterman, an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, said: ‘We know from past research that overweight or obese people are not as efficient at burning fat. This new study shows that fat oxidation, or the body’s ability to ‘burn’ fat, improves in obese people when they eat a higher protein diet.’ -medicalnewstoday
MY COMMENT: Another reason to take a good look at your protein intake. Besides this research, we already know that protein is an effective appetite suppressant and takes a little extra energy to metabolize.
Weight Loss Tips
fat, obese, protein, weight loss
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