High Protein Diet For Weight Loss

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Going on a high protein diet may help you tame your hunger, which could help you lose weight. You can try it by adding some extra protein to your meals. Give yourself a week, boosting protein gradually.

If you plan to add a lot of protein to your diet, or if you have liver or kidney disease, check with your doctor first.

High Protein Diet • Sources

Eggs
Nuts and seeds
Beans
Soy
Lean meats
Seafood
Low-fat dairy

It’s a good idea to change up your protein foods. For instance, you could have salmon or other fish that’s rich in omega-3s, beans or lentils that give you fiber as well as protein, walnuts on your salad, or almonds on your oatmeal.

High Protein Diet • Stock Up On “Smart Carbs”

Fruits
Vegetables
Whole grains
Beans and legumes
Low-fat milk and yogurt

Here’s How Many Grams of Protein Are In These Foods

1/2 cup cooked kidney beans	7 gr
1 ounce nuts	4-7 gr
1 large egg	6 gr
4 ounces low-fat plain yogurt	6 gr
4 ounces soy milk	5 gr
4 ounces low-fat milk	4 gr

Highest

1/2 cup cooked kidney beans	14 gr
3 ounces tofu	13 gr
1/2 cup cooked lentils	9 gr
2 tablespoons natural-style peanut butter	8 gr
1 ounce cooked lean meat, fish	7 gr
1 ounce cheese	7 gr

How Many Calories Do You Really Need?

Gender	Age	Sedentary	Moderately Active	Active
Females	19-30	1800-2000	2000-2200	2400
	31-50	1800	2000	2200
	51+	1600	1800	2000-2200

Gender	Age	Sedentary	Moderately Active	Active
Males	19-30	2400-2600	2600-2800	3000
	31-50	2200-2400	2400-2600	2800-3000
	51+	2000-2200	2200-2400	2400-2800

Sedentary lifestyle includes light physical activity associated with typical activities of daily living.
Moderately active consists of walking 1.5 to 3 miles daily at a pace of 3 to 4 miles per hour.
An active person walks more than 3 miles daily at the same pace, or equivalent exercise

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