Weight Loss Diets That Work

High Protein Diets are also known as Low Carb Diets and do not rely much on carbohydrates. High protein diets rely more on protein and fat for weight loss.

Below are foods which contain high protein:-

1oz of hamburger patty contains 7 grams of protein

1oz of steak contains 7 grams of protein

1oz of lean beef contains 7 grams of protein

1oz of fresh pork contains 7 grams of protein

1oz of turkey contains 7 grams of protein

1oz of lamb contains 7 grams of protein

3.5oz of chicken breast contains 30 grams of protein

Chicken thigh contains 10 grams of protein

Drumstick contains 11 grams of protein

Chicken wing contains 6 grams of protein

3.5oz of cooked fish contains 22 grams of protein

6oz of can tuna contains 40 grams of protein

1 large egg contains 6 grams of protein

1 cup of milk contains 8 grams of protein

½ cup of cottage contains 15 grams of protein

1 cup yogurt contains 10 grams of protein

1oz of Mozzarella cheese contains 6 grams of protein

1oz of Parmesan cheese contains 10 grams of protein

¼ cup of almonds contains 8 grams of protein

¼ cup of peanuts contains 9 grams of protein

¼ cup of cashew nuts contains 5 grams of protein

¼ cup of pecans contains 2.5 grams of protein

¼ cup of sunflower seeds contains 6 grams of protein

¼ cup of pumpkin seeds contains 19 grams of protein

1 muffin contains 2 grams of protein



 

In most high protein diets plan, the recommended amount of calories from protein is 30 to 40 percent. The intake of high carbohydrates food such as breads, pasta and potatoes, are limited.

The theory of high protein diet is that if the body is given a small amount of carbohydrates, the body will burn fat for energy.

However by reducing the amount of carbohydrates, and the body starts to burn fat for energy, side effect such as bad breath, nausea, headaches, irritability, dizziness, fatigue and loss of sleep will begin to develop. These side effects are a result from the production of a chemical called Ketones when body fat is broken down for energy. Some high protein diets also promote the dieter to consume a higher level of fat which will subsequently promote high cholesterol, heart disease and some types of cancer.

The reduction and elimination of bread and cereal products in high protein diets can result in less fiber in the diet. Fiber is very important for the body. The increased of fiber intake may promote health by promoting normal elimination of waste products of digestion, by promoting satiety, by helping control serum cholesterol and perhaps by other mechanisms.

People on high protein diets may also have difficulties to find foods with the sufficient amount of essential vitamins and phytochemicals.

By consuming extra protein does not build extra muscle. In the event if you eat more protein than what your body uses, your body will store the extra protein as fat.

The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of protein for an average person should have daily is 0.8 grams for every kilogram of body weight and research shows that people who exercise need between 0.8 grams and 1.7 grams per kilogram of their weight.