Protein for Fat Loss

More interesting research regarding protein intake and fat loss. A recent study in Nutrition and Metabolism found that people who consumed a whey protein supplement (20g Protein) before breakfast and dinner lost significantly more fat than the group who didn't consume the extra protein.

Both groups consumed the same calories overall and both reduced their calories by 500 per day and in doing so both managed to lose the same amount of overall weight. However the protein group managed to maintain lean muscle mass, therefore losing fat only. This is going to be more important for overall health as well as body composition.

Take home message: Increase your protein intake to get leaner.