Monday 10 August 2015

Why high protein diets work?

On several occasions ,have encountered this question which is the best diet to lose weight?What diet should I follow to lose body fat and get more energetic?Yes,as research and science has proven and also as a fitness professional seen amazing results on clients due to this diet.Yes,it's high protein and low carb diet.So why does this diet work:                                                                   1.Carbohydrates are the main source of energy.When we stop or reduce our carbohydrate intake,then the body uses Stored fat as a fuel and this is how stored fat is used.                               2.Eating a high protein diet,makes one feel full soon and also cravings drastically reduce.                                     3.Protein is used as building blocks of the body,help in building muscle and recovery of the muscles.The lean body mass increases with the optimum consumption of protein and more the lean body mass,the higher is the Basal Metabolic Rate.Hence our body's calorie burning capacity goes up and burns  more calories even at rest.                                                                 4Protein based food gives a higher level of satiety,more time to digest and psychologically keeps the mind away from all thoughts pertaining to food.This increases the dieter's focus and determination.
So the Key is high protein and low carbs.Opting for complex carbs rather than simple carbs.Complex carbs take time to digest and steadily give fuel to diet.A complete no no for all simple carbs like colas,Cakes,Biscuits,chocolates,fruit juices etc.                                    Worldwide the most popular diets like Atkins,The Protein Power,The French Dukans diet,The Paleo and the Zone Diet all are based on the principle of keeping carbs low and protein high to create fat metabolism.These diets are effective but surely has its disadvantage too like excessive load on kidneys and chances of gout.Balance is the Key word.Nothing in excess.Certain pointers to keep in mind prior to embarking on this diet program.       1.get a green signal from your doctor.2.get a program chalked by a nutritionist as each one has different nutrition needs3.During the program drink loads of water 4.Do not follow this program forever as it has side effects if done for really long.You can follow for 8 to 10 days and then do a detox program.                               Happy losing Weight!!!