Emma+High+Protein+Diet


 * High Protein Diet Benefits**
 * 1) emerging research has hinted that protein may be able to satisfy hunger better than either fats or carbohydrates.
 * 2) //American Journal of Clinical Nutrition// reported greater satisfaction, less hunger, and weight loss when fat was reduced to 20% of the total calories in their diets, protein was increased to 30%, and carbs accounted for 50%.
 * 3) The study participants ate some 441 fewer calories a day when they followed this high-protein diet and regulated their own calorie intake.
 * 4) Researchers don't understand exactly how protein works to turn down appetite.
 * 5) They surmise that it may be because a high-protein diet causes the brain to receive lower levels of appetite-stimulating hormones.
 * Dangers of a high protein diet**
 * 1) "There are no dangers associated with higher intakes of protein -- unless you have kidney disease," says Layman.
 * Best Protein Sources/ Helpful Eating Tips**
 * 1) She also notes that not all protein is created equal. Be sure to look for protein sources that are nutrient-rich and lower in fat and calories, such as lean meats, beans, soy, and low-fat dairy, she says.
 * 2) For better appetite control, Reeves recommends dividing your daily calories into smaller meals or snacks and enjoying as many of them as possible early in the day, with dinner being the last meal.
 * 3) She also notes that not all protein is created equal. Be sure to look for protein sources that are nutrient-rich and lower in fat and calories, such as lean meats, beans, soy, and low-fat dairy, she says.