If you’re trying to lose weight you might have heard that it’s good to eat more protein, particularly if you want to maintain lean muscle. But how much should we be eating to achieve this? And why is protein so important when it comes to dropping body fat and growing muscle?
I spoke to Dr Lena Rebecca Larsen, a nutrition specialist at More Nutrition, who explained more about how this essential macronutrient can aid weight loss. “The feeling of satiety (fullness) that protein helps promote is a major factor. This can contribute to a reduced overall calorie intake which is key for losing body fat, however, there are a number of contributory elements that influence this.
