One simple way to control appetite is to include more protein in your diet. This mega nutrient helps you lose more weight because it feeds muscle mass, which then burns stored body fat. Protein also helps to satisfy your appetite, and makes your body feel full - longer!
Protein is not just found in animal products, however the richest sources are animal derived (beef, chicken, fish and seafood).
Some vegetarian options include:
- Beans, peas and legumes, 1 cup = 16 grams protein
- Soy Vegetarian Burgers, 6 - 20 grams of protein
- Soy nuts, ¼ c= 17 grams protein
- Tofu, 85 grams = 6-9 grams protein
- Cottage Cheese, 1 cup = 14 grams protein
- Milk, 1 cup and Yogurt 1 cup = 6 grams protein
- Nuts 1/3 cup = 8 grams protein
- Peanut or Nut Butters, 2 TBSP = 7 grams protein
Most nutritionists agree that snacking in between meals improves weight loss results. Training your body to eat every 3-4 hours increases your metabolism, this is the method of how your body burns fat to lose weight. In between meals consume these high protein snacks such as low fat dairy products, 12 almonds, or 1/3 cup soy nuts, low fat granola bars and low fat muffins.
Another way to improve weight loss results is to only eat protein and vegetables for supper. This proper food combinations is easy to digest, and nourishes all cells of the body. Consuming excess carbohydrates at supper time can make you gain weight.