GOAL: Leaner |
FULL OF ANTI-OXIDANTS AND FLAVOURED WITH POMEGRANATE AND ACAI SUPER-BERRIESFor dieters and those wishing to lose some extra fat, whey protein can be very useful because a good intake of protein balances blood sugar levels. Keeping blood sugar levels balanced is the most effective way to ward off binge eating. Recent research suggests that whey protein can play an important role in weight control. Of all the macronutrients, protein appears to have a stronger appetite-suppressing effect. When consuming protein we feel fuller than when consuming the same number of calories in carbohydrate, partly because carbohydrates digest quickly. Protein is digested slowly and occupies the stomach longer leading to a feeling of being full. Whey Protein offers additional benefits. Peptides in Whey Protein, called lactokinins, help to prevent fat cell growth. Another whey protein component, glycomacropeptide (GMP), may suppress appetite by stimulating the intestinal hormone cholecystokinin (CCK). The combined effect of these components in whey protein appears to have a much stronger slimming effect than either alone. Whey protein, through its interaction with gastrointestinal hormones, also appears to increase feeling of the satiety more than other proteins. The more protein a dieter consumes, the more muscle tissue they develop. Increased muscle mass leads to better fat burning. High protein diets have been proven to be safe especially if coupled with exercise. The protein not only assists in weight loss but will also help develop lean muscles. |