Five Reasons to Increase your Protein Intake
There is a misconception that protein is not good for women. Each person is different and your body has different needs, but here are five reasons to consider increasing your protein intake.
- Protein can help reduce hunger. Protein reduces gherlin, the hormone that makes you feel hungry.
- Protein can help decrease cravings. It increases Peptide YY – a hormone that that is believed to impact cravings.
- Protein can help support muscle growth (muscle mass impacts your resting metabolism rate).
- Protein can help decrease muscle loss (loss can happen if you are losing weight or you can experience age related muscle deterioration).
- Protein can help your body repair itself.
Again, not everyone needs to increase protein. But, if you are trying to lose weight, gain strength or concerned about your metabolic health, playing around with the amount of protein you consume might bring some positive benefits.
