Repost @devonpetersonfit WHY PROTEIN – Here’s why you need sufficient protein in…
Repost @devonpetersonfit WHY PROTEIN – Here’s why you need sufficient protein in your diet if your goals are fat loss improving body composition or building muscle: It will fill you up for fewer calories and keep you fuller for longer compared to other macronutrients It requires more calories than any other macronutrient to digest in the body It aids in muscle recovery It helps to preserve muscle tissue while in a caloric deficit It is the most difficult of macronutrients to be converted to body fat – So with that said protein is prettttyyyy important. These are some sources of protein that are considered “lean”. This means that the calories they contain are primarily from protein and contain minimal calories from fat or carbs. – If you’re trying to reduce or control calorie intake including a variety of lean proteins in your diet is almost always a good idea. – Some examples of lean protein are extra lean cuts of beef pork tenderloin turkey breast chicken breast white fish such as c...
