Protein is an essential component. Yet, many women stray away from consuming enough protein for maximum results and benefits. Let go of fear of getting muscly, bust through myths of gaining weight, and learn about the power of protein!

PROTEIN: STABILIZES YOUR ENERGY LEVELS AND APPETITE

If you’re constantly hungry throughout the day, you’re probably not eating enough protein at every meal. Compared to carbohydrates, protein takes longer to break down and digest. This slow digestion time means you’ll stay  fuller longer and keep hunger at bay.

PROTEIN: HELPS YOU BURN MORE CALORIES

Protein also has the highest thermic effect of food. This is the amount of calories it takes your body to process it. This means that your body actually uses 20-35 percent of the energy from protein consumed just to digest and absorb it!

PROTEIN will NOT Make Women Bulky?

This is false. The only thing that can make women bulky is an excess of calories combined with a intense weightlifting routine. Protein by itself does not make women bulky, just as weightlifting by itself does not turn women into female versions of the Hulk.

PROTEIN IS NOT HARD ON YOUR KIDNEYS

If you have pre-existing kidney problems, then you definitely want to be a little more careful about adding protein to your diet plan. But, provided you’re an active woman in good health, you can safely increase your protein intake.

Just remember that increased protein can be dehydrating, so you’ll want to increase your water consumption at the same time.

So now you know the facts on PROTEIN do not be afraid of it.

Protein is made up of 20 amino-acids, of which nine are essential. “Essential” means that your body can’t make these aminos on its own. The only way you can get them is through food. Dietary protein supplies the building blocks of muscle tissue. It also supplies the materials needed for neurotransmitters and hormones.