Proteins and Fat Burning.
The protein comes from the greek work ‘proteios’ meaning primary. It plays many roles in our body without which our normal functioning would be impaired. For instance, these functions are the haemoglobin transports nutrients from one part of the body to another.
- Proteins pick up signals from the body and send them to a cell that needs it: Hormonal Proteins like insulin work as messenger proteins.
- With the help of contractile proteins, we get movement and muscle contraction. Without which we could do little.
- One of the main functions of proteins is making antibodies – our primary defense system against infections.
- Structural proteins such as keratin, collagen and elastin do the important job of making up cells and tissues for us, creating connective tissue, tendons, ligaments which are responsible for keeping skin, hair and nails healthy.
Out of all these the most essential function of protein is to build and repair the body. All the different parts of our body are made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. 20 odd amino acids come together and generate specific proteins that are used into creating nerves, hair the matrix of the bone, cartilage, hormones, enzymes etc. They are also responsible for carrying out all kinds of physiological process such as generating energy, recovering from illnesses, maintaining our bodies and there growth, fat loss and even mood and brain function.
Protein and Weight Loss
Protein, can be a substitute for carbohydrates when it comes to achieving a lean & toned body. Initially proteins assist in the process of fat burning. In order to loss fat the body must be able to increase the circulation and mobilization of stored fat. These fats then need to be converted to energy which is commonly known as fat burning. The body needs the help of several nutrients to improve this circulation of stored fats and to break it down into energy. One of the most necessary nutrients it needs is methionine. Methionine can be supplied to the body in appropriate amounts by eating a well balanced diet or by consuming good quality protein like fish, eggs, milk products, whey. A diet which restricts protein will lack methionine and will not facilitate the process of fat burning.
Protein can help us in building muscle… and muscle can burn fat
When it comes to protein you have to think about portion too. If you consume more protein than you need, you may store the extra calories as fat. To build muscle you need to introduce weight training in your exercise routine on a regular basics. Protien intake by itself will not build muscles.
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The thought of using protein in place of glucose or fat is frightening! When that happens it means the muscles are being torn down thus limiting the amount of stored body-fat that will be used to fuel day-to-day activities. I read on luigiwho.com that even a simple activity such as walking can contribute to toning and developing the muscles which then burn more fat daily. His take on the “science” of walking to burn off excess body fat was quite revealing.
Protein is great if you want to build muscle. You just have to make sure that you are not consuming to much because it WILL cause you to get fat and gain weight.