It seems everywhere we look, someone is promoting a new diet that praises the power of protein. But whether you want to lose, gain, or maintain your current weight, the importance of protein goes far beyond physical appearance and muscle building. |
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A necessity for every body |
| Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. It is an organic compound, composed of 22 amino acids, otherwise known as the building blocks of life. Protein is stored in muscles and organs and the body utilizes it to build and repair tissues, as well as for the production of enzymes and hormones. Proteins also make it possible for blood to carry oxygen throughout the body. Along with fat and carbohydrates, protein is a "macronutrient," meaning the body needs relatively large amounts of it. The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences has concluded that our daily protein requirements should be 10% to 35% of our total caloric intake, with men needing slightly more than women. A lack of protein can cause loss of muscle mass, decreased immunity, as well as weakening of the heart and respiratory system. |
How protein affects your weight |
| The widespread popularity of high-protein diets is due in large part to their ability to help manage hunger. When protein is absorbed, it sends a signal to the brain to decrease your hunger. Another benefit of protein is that it raises your resting metabolism by maintaining muscle mass. As we age, muscle mass decreases without exercise, so staying fit is a key to burning fat by keeping your metabolism high. Protein also leads to a much less rapid rise and fall of blood sugar and insulin, so you avoid the "sugar highs and lows" after eating sweets without adequate protein. Certain foods, however, provide a healthier resource for protein than others. |
Consider the source |
| You can obtain healthy sources of protein without high levels of saturated fat. For example, soybeans, nuts and whole grains provide protein without much saturated fat and offer plenty of healthful fiber and micronutrients as well. If you’re looking for yet another great way to obtain healthy protein, vegetable sources of protein found in Herbalife’s Formula 1, are high-quality and have lower calorie levels with virtually no added fat. Herbalife products personalize your daily protein intake to match your body’s needs. With a variety of shakes and snacks, the ShapeWorks® program helps you build or maintain lean muscle while providing healthy weight management support. |
Controls appetite and maintains lean body mass |
| The more lean body mass you have, the higher your metabolism and the more calories you'll burn. Eating the right amount of protein for your body helps control your appetite and build and maintain lean muscle mass, thus making of weight loss easier. |
Protein + healthy carbohydrates = success |
| The right amount of protein combined with healthy fruits and vegetables result in less hunger and more balanced approach to losing weight. |
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| >> Find out how much lean protein your body needs |
Product Highlights |
| Personalized Protein Powder is a proprietary blend of whey and soy proteins. This soy/whey blend is pure protein. One tablespoon provides 5 grams protein, zero fat and just 20 calories. Add it to your Formula 1 shake to customize your protein with minimal calories and no fat. |
| ShapeWorks® Protein Snacks Protein Bars, Roasted Soy Nuts, Soup Mix, Beverage Mix and Protein Drink Mix are part of the selectionof Herbalife's high protein healthy snack optoins. |