Benefits Of A High-Protein Diet

Healthy Carbs

Just like protein, not all carbs are created equal. Many have grown up with the idea carbs come from pasta and bread, and that’s it. Perhaps we've also been taught when it comes to dieting, one ought to avoid carbs like the plague, which is simply not true. Losing weight is not about deprivation, and it's important to remember carbs are just as important as proteins. However, refined carbs, such as white pasta and white bread, should be avoided when trying to lose weight. Instead, make the switch to whole-grain pasta and bread. Even foods like quinoa, sweet potatoes, legumes, and fruits can provide the right amount of daily carb intake.

Continue reading to learn about healthy fats.

Healthy Fats

Many of us have spent a lot of time being afraid of consuming fat, holding onto the idea eating fat will make us fat. Luckily for us, the opposite is true. In fact, certain fats are essential for a well-balanced diet. Nutritionists suggest eating avocados, butter or ghee, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, omega-3s from fish, nuts and seeds, eggs (with the yoke), grass-fed organic beef, MCT oil, full-fat dairy, and last but not least, dark chocolate. Yes, you read that right — dark chocolate.

The key thing to remember is although we are the same species, we all have individual body makeups and nutritional needs. What suits one person may not suit another. It’s about finding a balance that works for you. However, if your goal is to ditch the strict guidelines of fad diets and change your body for good, the high-protein lifestyle might be for you.