Every diet is extremely unique for all individuals. For some, higher carbohydrate diets are what work best, but for today I will discuss High Protein Diet Plans.
As I have previously stated, one’s caloric intake should consist of approximately 10%-35% coming from protein. When consuming a higher protein diet, we can increase that percentage by about 10%. When formulating such a diet plan, one must ensure that they are consuming an adequate amount of fruits and vegetables to ensure a balanced diet consisting of essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fibre.
Many of you reading this are probably looking for a Meal Plan To Lose Weight. Now, a Meal Plan To Lose Weight certainly varies for every individual. When finding a meal plan for weight loss a few things need to be considered. Is it to your taste? Are you eating enough for your body? Are your portion sizes up to par? The Meal Plan To Lose Weight that I have listed below are for someone who can eat and enjoy most foods, and are looking to shed a few extra pounds. Feel free to substitute items to adhere to your taste.
Breakfast:
¾ Cups of Egg Whites
½ cup of Oatmeal
1/3 cup of berries
Snack:
1 rice cakes with peanut butter
Apple/Orange
Lunch:
Whole wheat turkey wrap with any vegetables and light mayonnaise
Green salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Snack:
Protein Shake
Sliced Cucumber with Pepper
Dinner:
4-6 oz Chicken Breast
Steamed vegetables
Brown rice with low sodium soya sauce
Snack:
3 cups air popped pop corn with no added butter
OR
Protein Shake with Carrot Sticks
Now, the idea here is to understand that in order to lose weight, you must eat 5-6 small meals a day to keep your metabolism up. Eat as many vegetables as you would like, and try to make sure that you are incorporating a protein and vegetables at most meal times. The fruits and vegetables are extremely important for the abundance of nutrients, and while the proteins also offer an abundance of nutrients they also offer great satiety (meaning they keep you full for long periods of time!)
