Well as a personal trainer and certified nutritionist I know what works when it comes to weight loss and one of the rising nutrients of today’s diet is protein. Protein is the building block in our body and is actually the only needed nutrient because without we would die as carbohydrates and fats can be manufactured from this energy source as well.

Protein has been well known for its weight loss abilities and a diet higher in protein will actually increase fat burning effectiveness. Protein is the only energy source that has been shown to increase metabolism which in turn will burn calories at a much higher rate and therefore lead to an increase in weight loss but it is also important to know how much and what source of protein is best for weight loss.

If you are trying to lose weight you should include protein in every meal as this will keep your insulin levels down which is the fat storing hormone. Three times a day you should have a protein serving about the size of your palm and the rest should be relatively smaller amounts in the form of nuts or dairy.

The best sources for protein that also contribute to weight loss are breast fillet chicken, lean beef, skim dairy, cottage cheese, raw nuts, eggs and salmon. All of these protein sources contain the highest quality protein but also contain beneficial nutrients like healthy fats which aid in fat loss and b vitamins which help you to get more energy out of food which is also important when dieting.