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Friday, February 6, 2009

Protein Power For Weight Loss

According to the latest statistics, the obesity epidemic continues to grow worldwide and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. An astonishing 59.6% of Australian and New Zealand adults are overweight or obese, while 30% of Australian and New Zealand children are clinically overweight. More than half of the American population is overweight.

Those who have adequate amounts of protein in their diet, however, may find they've escaped being part of this alarming trend. That's because the latest nutritional research indicates that protein has numerous dietary benefits that give a boost to weight loss and weight management efforts. Lets look at some of the ways you can benefit from a healthy daily protein intake.

One of the principle advantages of protein is that it creates a feeling of fullness and satisfaction in the body that makes overeating much less likely. Besides being filling, protein is a smart addition to any weight loss or weight management program because of the effect it has on carbohydrate cravings.

As nutritional research has documented, carbohydrates trigger the brain to crave more carbohydrates, leading to a cycle of carbohydrate eating that becomes hard to control. Protein can block that triggering effect in the brain. If you eat protein with a carbohydrate it will reduce the cravings caused by eating the carbohydrate.

Simply adding protein to a meal (including breakfast), provides you with an incredible advantage in your quest to lose or maintain weight. But protein provides more than just weight benefits - it provides you with an important necessity as well. Adequate daily protein intake is essential for building and maintaining lean muscle mass.

It may sound like a term that applies only to athletes, but in fact, everyone has a certain percentage of lean muscle mass in their body. The higher your percentage of lean muscle mass, the more calories you can burn in a day.

Besides determining how many calories you burn each day, lean muscle mass also serves a vital function for those trying to lose or maintain their weight. If your diet does not contain enough protein to build or maintain lean muscle mass, your body will begin to lose weight from the heart, muscle and organs.

This type of dieting is unsafe and can prove fatal. So, how much protein do you need every day? Women need approximately 80-100 grams daily,* while men need roughly 120-150 grams.*

But as you incorporate protein into your diet, remember that not all protein is equal when it comes to calories. For example, a serving of prime rib has 1,500 calories! That's why it is important to source your protein from healthy, lean protein sources such as fish, the white meat of chicken and turkey and very lean sources of beef. If you can see the fat...cut it off before you cook it, and don't eat it.

Kim Beardsmore M.B.A., B.Sc. is a writer for the weight loss, health & fitness website Weight Loss Health. For reliable information and resources free from hype, visit Weight Loss & Health Information

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Slimaluma, a Weight Loss Ingredient With Real Abilities

Review Summary

Slimaluma is a popular new weight loss ingredient that is often compared to the also popular Hoodia Gordonii. According to advertisements, this new ingredient can suppress the appetite, and it is often described as a fat buster. Since there are often new ingredients on the market that do not live up to their advertisements, some consumers may be caution about this natural extract. This is why we will take a closer look at this ingredient to determine how it may work and if it can really support a weight loss program.

Ingredient at a Glance

This ingredient is a patented version of Caralluma Fimbriata, a plant native to Western India. As mentioned, Slimaluma is said to suppress the appetite but promoters also say that it can increase energy levels and regulate blood sugar levels.

Ingredient in Focus

This ingredient is said to work by inhibiting the hunger sensory mechanism of the hypothalamus, which is the part of the brain that controls the appetite. This is said to fool the brain into feeling full, which in turn can help dieters cut down their daily caloric intake and stick to their meal plans. However, this ingredient has also been shown to hinder fat synthesis by blocking the formation of Acetyl Co Enzyme A and Malonyl Co Enzyme A, which are the building blocks of this process.

The initial clinical research on Slimaluma is promising. Not only has it shown that it can perform the above tasks, but it has also shown that this ingredient is not linked to any adverse or ill side effects. So far there have been two double blind, random placebo controlled human clinical trials on this patented ingredient. One was in India, and the other in California. The participants in this trial did show a reduction in body weight and body fat, and many of the subjects were said to lose inches off of their waist and hips. It is expected that any further tests on this ingredient will verify these results.

While Slimaluma is fairly new to the market, it can still be found in an assortment of products. We do think it will work best when contained in a comprehensive, quality formula, and we suggest that people look for supplements that come with a money back guarantee to ensure quality. In addition, we do feel that the patented version may be more effective in delivering results as this was the version the clinical trials tested.

Positives

Said to suppress the appetite

Clinical trials show promising results

Can be found in an assortment of products now on the market

Negatives

Not much consumer feedback for this ingredient is posted yet

Final Thoughts

Slimaluma does appear to be a promising weight loss aid. As mentioned, many new ingredients in the diet industry are merely a flash in the pan and an attempt by some manufacturer to make an extra buck. However, it looks like this patented ingredient is the real thing, and we are confident that it can support the results of an effective weight loss program. Those people who still desire more information about this ingredient should click on the links below. They will lead to an additional article on this subject that goes a bit more in depth, further explaining its abilities.

Before purchasing any weight loss product, it would be a good idea to see what people are saying about Slimaluma on the very popular DietBlogTalk.com

You can also click here to get even more detailed information from Sensational.com on Slimaluma.

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