Quoted message said:
I would also point out that whilst if you ate additional protein
without
Quoted message said:changing the rest of your diet, then yes every gram gives you 4 KCal.
However, protein fills you up more per unit of grams or calories than
either
Quoted message said:fat or carbs.
Look out...here comes the GAS...it does not fill you up
more...digestion of protein simple produces more gases in the body and
gives you that full feeling. You could get the same feeling by drink a
[censored] load of water before your meal.
Quoted message said:So eating more protein helps you eat less other things.
So says you and Dr. Atkins...
A
Quoted message said:balanced diet is actually sub-optimal for losing weight. The fastest
weight
Quoted message said:loss is probably a 100% protein diet, but even I find that extreme.
Its a
Quoted message said:lot easier on your body (and your kidneys in particular) if you don't
rely
Quoted message said:entirely on protein metabolism - I eat 50% protein and 50% fat (by
Calories - by weight that's twice as much protein as carbs).
Only if you don't mind dehydration...it is NOT optimal for FAT loss
which is what was asked.