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Omega
3 Protein Diet is one key to successful weight control, they are most satisfying.
Two factors that have identified as having some importance here are the glycaemic
index of a food and its protein content in the Omega 3 Protein Diet. Basically
low glycaemic index (GI) foods (those that release sugar relatively slowly
into the bloodstream) are more satisfying than higher GI food. Also, calorie
for calorie, protein is generally more sating than carbohydrate or fat. It’s
perhaps no surprise, therefore, that when individuals opt for a low-carb,
protein rich diet, they often report feeling less hungry and eating less
(without hunger) as a result. Recent evidence suggests that another nutritional
factor that might influence our ability to be satisfied after a meal is the
so-called omega-3 fats found in oily varieties of fish such as salmon, trout,
mackerel and sardine. In a study published in the journal Appetite, 233 overweight
and obese individuals (average age about 30) were put on an energy-restricted
(lower calorie) diet for a period of eight weeks. During the last two weeks
of the diet, individuals were assigned to a diet rich in omega-3 fats (1300
mg or more of omega-3 fat per day) or low in omega-3 fat (less than 260 mg
of omega-3 fat per day). The sating effects of a meal were tested immediately
after eating and two hours later. The omega-3 fat levels red blood cells
was also measured.
Eating
more omega-3 fats did translate into higher omega-3 fat levels in the blood.
Importantly, compared to those eating the low-omega-3
diet, those eating the diet rich in omega-3 were found to feel fuller immediately
after an evening meal. Two hours later, these individuals were still fuller
and were less hungry compared to those consuming less omega-3 fats in their
diet.The authors
of this study concluded that omega-3 fat intake enhanced post-meal satiety,
and called for further work to be done to ascertain
whether this approach might improve weight loss.
One way
to get more omega-3 into the body is to eat more oily fish. I suppose it
is worth bearing in
mind that such food is low GI and protein-rich, and may have appetite-sating
effects related to these qualities too.
High
Protein Diet
A High Protein Diet is often recommended by bodybuilders and
nutritionists to help efforts to build muscle and lose fat. It should not
be confused
with low-carbohydrate diets such as the Atkins Diet, which are
not calorie-controlled and which often contain large amounts of fat.
High Protein diets typically obtain 30%–60% of their calories from
protein, 15%–30% from fat and the remainder from carbohydrates.
They tend to rely heavily on seafood and lean meat, which makes
them difficult or impossible for vegetarians.
Protein shakes (or any type of protein) should be taken shortly
before going to bed to maintain protein availability during the
night, when
HGH (Human Growth Hormone) levels are at their peak. The milk-powder
based diet shake adds slow-release casein to the mix of proteins,
and offsets the sometimes poor taste of whey-based shakes. The
added dietary
fiber aids digestion.
An essential part of organisms, proteins are made up of amino acids.
Some amino acids can be synthesized by the human body while some
must be obtained through food. Proteins are major contributors
to cells'
functions.
Protein is one of the nutrients that are needed in larger quantities
(i.e. macronutrients) along with carbohydrates and fat. Proteins
contain 17 kJ/g (4 cal/g) energy.
Sources of protein in the diet include nuts, legumes, grains, eggs,
meats, fish and dairy products. Omega 3 can be found added to some
of these
foods, check you stores.
Proteins have a distinct behavior in cooking
compared to fats and carbohydrates. Proteins in general stiffen
when heated, for example a egg yolk becomes more solid when heated,
because
it's rich in protein.
Red salmon is a very good source of Omega-3 essential fatty
acids (2.7%). Other fish or seafood may be substituted if salmon
is
unavailable. The meal can be microwaved, or stir-fried without
oil in a nonstick
pan. "Zero-calorie" condiments
such as herbs, spices and soy sauce may be added.
Some proteins are toxic for humans but become edible via cooking,
for that reasons some legumes must be boiled before they can be
eaten.
Benefits
- Protein
is essential for building muscle.
- Unlike
carbohydrates, protein provides long-lasting energy without an insulin surge
(which promotes fat storage).
- Protein
tends to suppress the appetite.
- Protein
takes quite a bit of energy to digest, which boosts the body's metabolism.
- Lean
protein-rich foods are much less calorie-dense than carbohydrate-rich foods.
For example, the ham in a common
sandwich may have 343 kJ
per 100g, whereas the bread has 1011 kJ per 100g. Like
vegetables, they
help to bulk out a meal.
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