Why Eat More Protein?

By: Siddiqu “The Personal Trainer”

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Benefits of a High Protein Diet

It’s possible to see health benefits from following a high-protein diet, especially if it means you’re cutting out processed junk foods and sweets and focusing on lean meats, fruits and vegetables instead.  The government’s recommended daily intake may be too low. Increased intake in conjunction with exercise can boost metabolic rate as well as feelings of satiety, thus aiding in weight loss.

Some populations, too, can benefit from high-protein diets more than others, since how much any one person needs depends on factors like their muscle mass, gender, age and activity level, Crandall explains. Here are some of the people who may benefit from consuming more protein than the recommended allowance:

Older Adults Adults over 50 have reason to add a handful of nuts to their salads, or wash their morning oatmeal down with a protein shake. One study of 50- to 75-year old adults found that those who ate double what federal guidelines recommend for daily protein intake helped protect against the muscle loss – and accompanying health problems like falls and fractures – that often comes with age.

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