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The Importance of Moderate Protein
Welcome back. Today we're going to go over the importance of eating protein in moderation, meaning not eating too much , but also not eating too little . Eating enough protein is not just important for your success on Novique. It's important for your health in general , and when I say protein , I'm referring to the four main protein containing food sources on Novique, which are eggs , meats , nuts and cheeses . Eggs are a great source of protein . You can prepare them in a variety of ways scrambled, fried, hard-boiled, and more . Meat is another great source of protein and when we say meat, this includes all meat chicken, turkey, beef, pork, lamb, crab and fish to name a few .Nuts are a good source of protein such as almonds, Brazil nuts, macadamias, pecans, and sunflower seeds among others. Cheeses another good source of protein, whether from cubes of Cheddar, slices of Swiss, goat cheese or soft brie to name just a few. Tofu is also a source of protein , but it has about one third as much protein per ounce as the four main food sources . Tofu is a plant based protein and so tends to contain more carbohydrates than animals resources, talk to your health coach . If you plan on Tofu being one of your main sources of protein.
So why is protein a crucial part of your daily nutrition? You need protein to build, repair and maintain your bones , muscles , skin , heart and brain. To keep these important body parts healthy enabled fat burning and eliminate hunger on Novique. It is important to consume enough protein in an amount that is specific to you and since we don't store extra protein , regular consumption is important to meet your needs , but it is important to remember that while consuming enough protein is good for your overall health , protein must be consumed in moderation . It is possible to consume too much protein . That's why we provide you with a personalized protein target . Did you know that consuming too much protein can actually raise your blood sugar levels ? Since excess protein in your bloodstream can get converted to glucose . It's true . Consuming protein above your target can actually raise your blood sugar and consequently lower your ketones . If you're keeping your carbs under thirty grams per day and your blood sugar is still high , you might be over eating protein . Talk to your health coach if you think this might be happening and they will help you troubleshoot
Because there is a limit to how much your body can digest and use at a time without raising your blood sugar. It is also important to space out your protein during the day . How and when you actually eat your protein is flexible and up to you . Try to get a serving of protein at every major meal . We just don't recommend consuming all your daily protein target in one meal . Since excess protein can raise your blood sugar , so the next time you want to eat that big steak , remember that twelve ounces of protein is likely going to be more than your body can handle it in one sitting . Try eating half topping it with butter and taking the rest home as leftovers.
So how much protein is right for you. There are many factors to consider when determining the correct amount of protein for each person . Height , weight , gender , activity level , muscle mass , and more. Novique uses these factors to figure out the right amount of protein for you to start with , and then we help you optimize your target based on measuring your bio-markers. While your target will be personalized . That average range is about fourteen to eighteen ounces of protein containing food . When you are ready to start dietary changes , your coach will let you know your personalized protein target . This recommendation will be enough for you to maintain muscle mass during weight loss . Some people may even gain muscle . Note that this personalized protein recommendations stays the same for you throughout your weight loss , so don't change it unless your coach advise you to. Key points to remember . Too much protein increases your blood sugar , spread out your protein target throughout the day . The four main protein containing foods on Novique, our eggs, meats , nuts , and cheese . Please remember not to make any dietary changes until your coach tells you to .