Lean Protein Powder for Weight Loss

Lean Protein Powder for Weight Loss typically contain a range of different protein sources, from fast-absorbing whey protein isolates to sustained-release proteins like milk protein isolate or egg white protein powder. Regardless, you can be sure that each and every product in this category will contain all of the essential amino acids required to recover from exercise, whether it be a light jog on the beach or a strenuous two-hour weight lifting session!

Alternatively, these shakes may be taken as a snack throughout the day—particularly if cravings are in full force—or as a meal replacement. High quality protein shakes can in fact be a great supplement to use during weight loss programs, as they can help to reduce rebound weight gain once the program is finished. This was reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2014. However, it is important to remember the importance of consuming whole foods, and not relying solely on protein shakes or any kind of powdered formulation for your nutritional needs. 

Protein Powders are not to be underestimated when it comes to human nutrition. And though most people still tend to regard them as muscle-building formulations, the fact remains that they deliver to us in an easily digestible form all of the essential amino acids in abundance, and without many of the calories found in quality protein foods. This becomes particularly helpful when trying to reduce bodyfat-weight, yet not drop muscle-weight. The is actually an important determinant of the success of any weight-loss program, as we need our muscle mass, an important marker of general health.

Muscle not only helps us move around easily, especially in older age when coordination and balance can reduce, but also as a reservoir of essential amino acids (EAAs). When our blood EAA levels drop, such as between meals, muscle tissue releases these important nutrients into our blood to support the health of organs, bones, soft tissues and as crucial precursors to other metabolites. A quality protein powder helps to ensure that muscle tissue is not sacrificed in attaining your body composition goals. 

Weight loss protein powders also have fat burners or thermogenics added to assist in the management of weight. Some commonly used metabolic enhancers are acetyl L-Carnitine, Garcinia cambogia and Green Tea. Caffeine is one of the most tried and tested fat burners available, and is found in some of the products listed on this page. This is simply because all stimulants increase metabolic activity, and therefore increase the amount of calories burned. Other compounds like epigallocatechin-3-0-gallate (EGCG) found in green tea and chlorogenic acids found in green coffee, have fat burning effects without having stimulant properties, and can come in decaffeinated varieties. 

Weight loss protein powders may be used for fat stripping programs as well, where that last bit of body fat needs to be removed in order to expose the abdominal muscles and muscle striations. Sportys Health has plenty of reading material on weight loss and protein powders, if you're still a little unsure.

Also, to increase the satiating effects of these shakes, try adding a teaspoon of slippery elm powder to boost up the fibre content!