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Protein for Weight Loss
Protein is an essential food for weight loss due to its unique properties on the hunger center in the brain. It also indirectly contributes to a higher metabolism and has the ability to reduce the overall glycemic index of a meal when eaten with high GI foods.
Glycemic Index
Glycemic index is the measure of a food’s ability to influence your blood glucose levels. Food is digested, absorbed and processed in the body until it is broken down into the simplest chemical form. Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars like glucose within the liver. These compounds are then passed into the blood stream where it can reach the cells of the body. This transport mechanism increases the blood’s glucose levels but the entire process is regulated by two factors.