Moderate Protein Diet Produces Similar Results as High Protein
June 23rd, 2008 | by admin |
Eating a moderate protein diet of about 25% calories from protein may be nearly as effective as a higher protein diet of around 40% calories from protein without the potential negative effects of a higher protein diet.
Subjects placed on a moderate protein diet with exercise achieved nearly identical weight loss results as those on a high protein diet with exercise. The moderate protein group also achieved superior weight loss results to those put on a high protein diet without exercise. The higher protein group did achieve a greater reduction in triglycerides though.
Eating a moderate protein diet instead of a higher protein diet allows one to consume a greater percentage of beneficial foods rich in antioxidants, such as vegetables, fruits, beans and nuts.
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3 Responses to “Moderate Protein Diet Produces Similar Results as High Protein”
By Weight Loss Programs on Jun 25, 2008 | Reply
Your body can only absorb a certain amounts of protein. What it can absorb passed through your body. I agree with this post.
Many people on a weight loss program follow a high protien diet because protien has high satiety levels, making you feel full for longer. Fibre can do this too, however people on a diet shy away from fibre rich foods when on a weight management journey as they feel that they are to high in calories.
By Jo on Jul 30, 2008 | Reply
That is pretty interesting! Though, I only thought people that were focusing on weight training would follow the 40% calories from protein diet.
I’d be interested in finding out what kind of exercise the exercise group were doing and what the overall measurements taken were (was it measuring weight alone, determining body fat percentage, measuring key body points, etc.)
By admin on Jul 30, 2008 | Reply
They did aerobic and resistance exercise training. Both BMI and body fat percentage were used.