The Importance of Protein

Protein is an essential building block for our bodies and we should be aiming to eat some at every meal.

• How much protein do we need?  About 50-60% of our bodyweight in grams of protein every day! (E.g., if you weigh 150 pounds, aim for 75-90 grams daily)
• How much protein is in a serving? About the size and thickness of the palm of your hand.
• Stick to lean options - chicken, turkey, fish, tempeh, tofu, bison, eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, etc.
• What are the benefits??
  • Increasing your protein intake helps boost your metabolic rate, particularly when you include some protein at every meal (all 5!).  This means that protein helps you burn the most calories!
  • It also helps you to rebuild your muscles after you workout! Bigger, stronger muscles take up less room in the body than fat and help us burn more calories every day!
  • Protein helps us to stay fuller for longer, since it takes longer to digest than carbs or fats.

Eating more protein was one of the biggest contributors to my success in losing weight.  It can be hard to fit enough protein in, especially for snacks, but your Bode Burn makes a great option - it has 20 grams of protein in an easy to drink formula.