Little did we know that meat actually helps us lose weight! Forget that low calorie hype! But, I am talking about lean proteins here, not those fatty pork chops or meatballs. Lean meat such as seafood or wild game is typically around 75 – 80% protein and 25 – 20% fat. Fatty meats, such as bacon or pork chops can be up to 70 – 75% fat… mostly saturated fat, which is definitely not good for our health.
Lean protein increases your metabolism…
Truth is, lean protein has 2x the thermic effect than that of fat or carbohydrates… meaning that lean proteins cause us to burn more calories than if we ate the same amount of fat or carbohydrates. This means that it revs up our metabolism… lean meat takes more time and effort to “burn” by your body, burning more calories in the process. Protein also has the highest satiating value than fats or carbs… meaning they make you feel more full for longer!
So eating lean meats makes your metabolism sore, burns more calories, and make you feel fuller longer… so think about that before your next burger… perhaps a salmon steak or a piece of pan seared tuna is a better idea….
Cameron.
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