Whether you’re hoping to lose weight or just improve fitness, knowing where to begin with diet goals can be tricky. Combining a healthy diet plan with regular exercise will help slimmers shape up and tucking into one food in particular will help beat the bulge. Eating foods high in protein can be vital when trying to get in shape, according to an expert. When should you eat it?
Adding more protein into the diet can help hit fitness goals, according to Gareth Nicholas, nutritionist and product development manager at Maximuscle.
When following a high protein diet, slimmers can stock up on foods including meats, fish, eggs, nuts, grains and pulses.
Adding these to the diet can improve fitness results, but dieters must ensure they are eating the right amount.
“If your plan is to workout two or three times a week to lose weight, become leaner and feel stronger in yourself, then build your protein intake around this.
“Think about how much extra protein you will need and how you can include it in your day.
“You’ll find it has a big impact on your ability to really smash your fitness sessions, recover quicker and feel more energised.”
When is the best time to eat protein?
For slimmers ready to fill up on the food group, having it at one time of day will make the biggest difference.
Gareth added: “Knowing what to take and when is crucial. During sleep your body uses the protein consumed during the day to maintain and grow muscle tissue.
“However, by the time you wake, your body is starved of amino acids so aim to consume at least 20g of protein with breakfast.
“Porridge with seeds and fruit is a really easy and tasty option.”