Focal Points of Nutrition: Lean Proteins

You have heard it before. I’ll say it again. And again. A diet rich in lean proteins is key to fat-burning. This is another of the focal points of nutrition that we emphasize at BOOTCAMP 619. Lean proteins slow the movement of food from the stomach to the intestines. Aside from being lower in calories, this also creates a residual benefit of a longer, fuller feeling. Feeling more satiated means that you are less-likely to indulge in snacks, the downfall of many diets. In addition, lean proteins do not cause severe blood sugar spikes which can drain one’s energy after eating. The body also uses more energy to digest these lean proteins, as opposed to carbohydrates, which will aid in fat-burning. It is recommended to consume about 0.8 grams of lean protein per kilogram (2.2 lbs) daily.

Good sources of lean protein:
- turkey or chicken breasts (with skin removed)
- fish (cod, sole, flounder)
- shellfish
- low-fat cottage cheese and other low-fat cheeses
- egg whites
- cooked beans such as lentils

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