Struggling with Stubborn Belly Fat That Just Won’t Go Away?
You’ve tried eating healthy. You’ve tried working out.
Yet those same problem areas remain… and it’s frustrating.
What if the real issue isn’t your diet…
but your body’s internal fat-burning switch?
FREE Training Video Reveals:
The Breakthrough Method to “Vaporize” Stubborn Fat Cells
(No extreme diets. No endless cardio. No stress.)
Discover how real people are finally burning fat, naturally and consistently.
Click below to watch your FREE training while it’s still online:
➡️ YES! Show Me The Free Video
Protein is necessary for everyone, every day. The more active we are, the more important protein becomes, and while most people know it’s important, we often don’t understand why. As we approach/mark International Protein Day on February 27, let’s take a look at its important role in our health and athletic performance.
What is protein?
Protein is made up of amino acids, both of which are the main building blocks of our muscles, bones, skin, tissues and organs. When we eat protein, our bodies break it down into individual amino acids and then use them to create new proteins throughout the body. It is crucial to consume adequate amounts of protein, otherwise the body will have to break down muscle to obtain the amino acids it needs to function.
Three major benefits of protein
Benefit #1 – Protein helps you feel full longer
One of the main problems for people trying to lose weight and athletes who burn a lot of calories is that they often feel hungry. This is where consuming protein is particularly beneficial, as it can help you feel full for longer than carbohydrates or fats. And if you want to cut down on unhealthy snacks, look for foods that are higher in protein.
Benefit #2 – Protein supports your metabolism
Protein can also help increase metabolism (the body’s process of converting food and drink into energy), which can help burn calories more efficiently and is important for anyone trying to change their body composition. Consuming protein throughout the day can also help you maintain muscle mass; having adequate muscle mass is also critical to maintaining metabolism.
Benefit #3 – Protein helps your muscles recover and grow
High-quality protein contains all essential amino acids and is rich in branched-chain amino acids (BCAA). Leucine is one of the branched-chain amino acids that plays an important role in promoting muscle growth and recovery after resistance and endurance exercise. These high-quality proteins are found in animal protein foods such as lean poultry, beef, fish, dairy products, egg products, and whole eggs. If you’re a vegetarian or enjoy the occasional vegetarian meal, there are many plant-based proteins that are equally effective at promoting muscle growth and recovery, such as soy, peas, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, and flaxseed.
How much protein should you eat and how often?
Timing of protein intake is especially important for athletes or anyone trying to build muscle. Exercise puts stress on your muscles. Eating protein after a workout helps repair and rebuild muscles. You should aim to consume 20 to 40 grams of protein within 30 minutes of exercise. If you’re on the go, try a quality protein shake to meet your nutritional needs. Herbalife V Plant-Based Protein Shake contains a unique combination of organic pea, pumpkin seed, and chia seed proteins—supplementary sources of plant-based protein to help satisfy hunger.
If you’re interested in learning more about protein from Herbalife experts, check out the health resources at Herbalife.com.