Protein Diet Shakes for Weight Loss

Protein Shake Uses
Protein shakes have become popular amongst body builders, athletes and protein diet shakes are becoming increasingly popular amongst those trying to loose weight by burning fat. They are commonly made of either Whey protein, Soy Protein, Creatine protein or a combination. Depending on their use they will be combined with different amounts of protein, carbohydrate and fats.

Protein diet shakes will usually contain Whey protein which is derived from milk protein. However unlike ordinary milk whey protein contains no fat. If your hoping to loose weight Whey protein offers one of the best forms of protein not just because of its lack of fat but because it is jam packed with amino acids - some of which play a crucial role in helping to burn fat and reduce food cravings.

Amino-acids and Weight Loss
It has been discovered that amino-acids play an important role in weight loss. While they are not a magic pill for weight loss amino acids do play a role in burning fat and reducing appetite.

There are 3 main amino acids that play a role in weight loss. These are L-carnitine which transfers fat to cells for burning, Tryptophan which helps reduce the craving for carbohydrates and Phenylalanine which suppresses appetite by increasing the production of neurotransmitters called norepinephrine.

Meal Replacement Option
When combined with exercise protein diet shakes which are low in fat and carbohydrate but high in protein offer a healthy alternative to a high calorie, high carbohydrate meal.

You should try to avoid soft drinks and fatty foods and spend at least 30 minutes a day exercising. The amino-acids will help burn fat. Combining these amino acids with fat burning exercise can lead to powerful results.

A protein diet shake should contain anti-oxidants and other vitamins and minerals to ensure you get all the nutrients you would normally acquire from a healthy meal.

Protein Versus Carbohydrate
Proteins are very good at curbing appetite and balancing blood sugar in contrast to many carbohydrate based foods and snacks that create a temporary boost in energy followed by lull and increased desire for food.

The average man requires around 100-150g of protein per day and the average women typically requires 80-100g of protein a day

Protein Shake Benefits
1. Protein shakes are as quick to prepare as microwave food and a lot more nutritious and healthy. It should not take more than 5 to 10 minutes to create a diet protein shake.

2. When flavoured with fruit they can be a tasty alternative to a high calorie meal

3. Fast results - When combined with exercise and a healthy diet you should be able to loose 20 pounds in a single month.

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