Weight Loss: High Protein Diet Vs Low Fat Diet – Which Is Better?
I prefer high protein diet, as it is helpful in weight loss. High protein diet plan includes fish, chicken, egg, dairy products, beans, nuts, seeds and so on. It is good for body builders and supplements them with the correct amounts of dietary supplements.
When it comes to weight loss diet, there are plenty out there. However, many researches have shown that a moderately high protein diet is more effective than conventional low-fat, high carbohydrate diet for reducing the risk of developing diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Study 1 A randomized trial study was done by Lisa A Te Morenga and reported in the Nutritional Journal 2011,10:40 to compare high protein and high fiber weight loss diet in women with risk factor for metabolic syndrome. The study covered 83 overweight women 18 – 65 years for 8 weeks. The women were put on a high protein diet (30% protein, 40% carbohydrate) or high fiber diet (50% carbohydrate, >35 g dietary fiber, 20% protein) with the aim to achieve 0.5 – 1 kg weight loss per week. The results showed for high protein diet, average weight loss of 4.5 kg, reduction of body fat 4.0 kg and reduction in waist circumference 4.7cm. Compared to high carbohydrate diet, average weight loss of 3.3 kg, reduction of body fat of 2.
