Diet king Michael Mosley is praised across the world for his 2:5 eating plan that has seen people shed excess weight using a healthy approach.
Joining forces with a group of doctors, nutritionists and lifestyle specialists, he then launched the Fast 800, which sees dieters sticking to 800 calories a day.
This team of health workers regularly publish blogs on the Fast 800 website and their latest one shares a simple, yet very effective way to lose weight - eat more protein.
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It says: "When it comes to weight loss, there are those who champion low-fat diets, versus those who favour low-carb lifestyles. However, regardless of the weight loss diet you choose to follow, protein is one nutrient that is key. Protein and weight loss go hand in hand, and eating enough of this macronutrient is essential to losing weight healthily and effectively."
Protein can be found in animal products such as meat, eggs and dairy, and plant-based sources such as beans, pulses and nuts. These food types help us feel fuller for longer, so we are less likely to snack.
Protein is also proven to have a much higher thermic effect - the process of producing heat by burning calories- compared to carbohydrates and fat. This means that you’re burning more calories around the clock on a high-protein diet, including during sleep.
"When we digest protein from foods or drinks, it is broken down into amino acids which then join together to form long chains, similar to a string of beads (with each bead being an amino acid)," the article says. "There are 20 amino acids that help form thousands of different proteins in your body.
"Protein does most of its work in cells and performs various jobs around the body. It is found in our muscles, skin, organs, bone, hair and virtually every other body part or tissue."
Our bodies cannot store protein, so the recommended amount to consume is around 60g per day.
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