episode 124: the protein episode: what you need, why you need it and how to get it
This is the protein episode. Why you need it, how much you need and how to get it.
Protein is the foundation of a nourishing, satisfying, satiating diet and is essential if you are working on fat loss. If you’ve ever wondered about your protein goal for weight loss, you’ll get the answer here.
In today’s episode I’m covering all of the specifics you need to know without getting over complex or too science-y.
Here’s what I’m talking about:
Why protein matters in terms of muscle gain and loss and complex cellular processes that you take for granted cellular functioning your body,
Why women need to be even more focused on protein
Why and how protein plays a significant role in fat loss
Why protein is the most satiating of the 3 macros
A realistic daily protein goal for weight loss
How much protein you need per day
How to make slow, sustainable changes to your protein intake
Some key differences between plant and animal protein and how to choose what works best for you
How protein impacts cravings
Why the RDA guidelines on food labels aren’t enough
Protein is a game changer if you have struggled to lose weight and keep it off, if you are constantly snacking late at night and between meals and/or if you deal with intense cravings.
Eating more protein can often feel scary and overwhelming for people and my goal with this episode is to address those concerns and offer simple, usable tips to make changes that will last.
I have even more resources about how to add protein to your diet in this blog post and this ultimate guide to protein bars.
Download the macro cheat sheet I referenced here
(Note: In this episode I reference edamame as not having all the essential amino acids. That is incorrect--edamame happens to be one of the few plant based proteins that DOES have all 9 essential amino acids). This article gives a helpful list of nearly complete plant based proteins.
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