Visceral fat sits under the abdominal muscle, near vital organs like the liver, intestines and pancreas. It is metabolically active—some experts consider it an organ—and dangerous, raising your risk of heart disease, cancer, and other serious health conditions. If you need to burn visceral fat, diet and exercise are key.
White fat (which is dangerous) and brown fat (which actually helps your metabolism burn bad fat).
If you're trying to lose weight or manage your weight, extra protein from shakes may help you feel less hungry, help you maintain muscle and metabolism, and lower the likelihood of regaining the lost fat, especially when combined with an exercise routine.
Common protein-rich foods include (30):
- Eggs: 6 grams of protein in 1 large egg
- Nuts: 6 grams of protein in 1 ounce (28 grams) of almonds
- Chicken: 53 grams of protein in 1 chicken breast, cooked
- Cottage cheese: 23 grams of protein in 1 cup (210 grams)
- Cheese: 7 grams of protein in 1 ounce (28 grams) of cheddar cheese
- Greek yogurt: 17 grams of protein in 6 ounces (170 grams)
- Milk: 8 grams of protein in 1 cup
- Lean beef: 22 grams of protein in 3 ounces (85 grams)
- Fish: 39 grams in 1 cup (154 grams) of tuna
- Quinoa: 8 grams of protein in 1 cup (185 grams), cooked
- Lentils: 18 grams of protein in 1 cup (198 grams), cooked
SUMMARY
Boost your protein intake by including a variety of high-protein foods in your diet. Both plant- and animal-based protein sources are great for promoting weight loss.
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