A high protein diet has been followed by lots of men and women who are trying to achieve weight loss and increase body muscle at the same time.

If you are not familiar with what a high protein diet can do to your body, here are 4 primary benefits it does your body:

Building body muscle
Our body muscles are primarily made up of protein thus, we need protein to maintain or build our body muscles. Added protein to your diet can also help you maintain your fat-free mass when cutting down on calories while enabling your body to optimize fat loss and improve your overall body composition.

Decreased Appetite
Protein helps you feel more satisfied and less hungry throughout the day. Eating more protein and feeling more satisfied makes you less likely to eat more calories and carbs. It will help you manage or control your appetite to avoid overeating and binge eating.

Curb Cravings
And because eating more protein can help you decrease your appetite, it also enables you to curb your cravings, especially sugar cravings. Based on a study, people who ate increased protein and carbo in the morning reported having less hunger and cravings during the day.

Decreased Fat Storage
According to studies, protein is the least likely of all the macros to be stored in the body as fat when overeating, especially if you do strength training or rigorous workout on a daily basis. Protein is also considered the most thermogenic macro as you burn more calories digesting protein than carbs and fats.

Going on a high-protein diet can help you curb your appetite and cravings, which could help you lose weight. You can try it by having some extra protein in your meals. Make sure to give yourself at least a week, boosting your protein slowly.

Just remember, calories still count. You’ll want to make good and healthy choices when you choose your protein.

If you plan to start adding lots of protein to your diet and if you have liver or kidney disease, make sure to check with your doctor first for professional medical advice.