Exercise and Fitness

Protein is absolutely necessary for building muscle and boosting the rate at which the body burns stored fat. In fact, the only way to build lean muscle mass is by eating sufficient quantities of protein. On the other hand, insufficient protein intake equals loss of muscle mass, a slowed metabolism, and an increase in the body's propensity to store fat. The more muscle mass

In terms of weight loss, protein is extremely helpful for stabilizing our blood sugar and keeping our body in check with what it actually needs instead of bringing us to a binge state. It can help repair damaged muscles and in that same respect, help the muscle burn more fat. Some foods that contain a significant amount of protein include nuts, beans, legumes, meat, and eggs. The most important thing to consider when eating a protein-rich diet is to choose lean proteins and limit protein foods with significantly high "bad" fat content (i.e. saturated fats, trans fats, etc.).