3 signs your not eating enough protein
1. Rollercoaster Energy
Protein, wherever it comes from, is a must !!!!
It helps to slow down how quickly your sugars are released into your bloodstream. This means that rather than getting huge spikes of energy, it will be more spread out over time.
Top Tip: Yes, fruit is amazing but it’s even better if you add some Nutella to your apple, some peanut butter to your banana or some yoghurt and nuts alongside your blueberries. This way, you’ll be reaping the benefits of more stable energy levels and staying fuller for longer.
2. Hungry All The Time
If your diet consists largely of carbohydrates you might not be feeling as full as you could be. You may have already noticed that even some carbs keep you fuller for longer than others. Well, if you swap out some of those carbs (especially the overly processed kind) and instead mix in some more protein where possible, you’ll be feeling fuller for longer.
Furthermore, the digestion of protein actually has a thermic effect whereby your body burns calories (expends energy) in order to digest the protein in your stomach. A win win!
Top Tips:
- Add whey protein to your smoothies, porridge, or yoghurt.
- Add egg whites to your omelette.
- Ever tried blended tofu as a pasta sauce?
- Have a high protein yoghurt instead of a bag of crisps.
- Try out these Protein Crisps (11g of protein per bag!)
3. You Feel Weak and Fatigued
When your body isn’t consuming enough protein it can’t properly maintain the muscles in your body.
Your body is made of muscles, so don’t just think, “well I don’t want beefy arms anyway.” The fact of the matter is that you have muscles everywhere and they’re responsible for a whole host of different movements. Got a bad back? Work on your back and abdominal muscles to improve your posture. Or even your legs so that you’re squatting and lifting rather than bending over.
Getting enough protein in your diet is very important. A high protein intake can offer numerous benefits, including helping you lose weight, gain muscle, and improve your body composition and metabolic health.
Fortunately, this is easy to do if you follow the simple tips above.
