Article : Protein - The Key to Effective Weight Loss

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Herbalife is a long-time believer in the power of protein. For years, we've offered our customers a wide variety of protein-rich products to enhance their weight loss, weight management and nutrition. Recent scientific studies have created a new understanding of the role protein plays in a healthy diet and in weight loss especially. It's nothing less than a nutrition revolution, and as always, Herbalife is ready to take you there!

Protein for healthy living

According to the latest statistics, the obesity epidemic continues to grow worldwide and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. An astonishing 59.6% of Australian and New Zealand adults are overweight or obese, while 30% of Australian and New Zealand children are clinically overweight.

Those who have adequate amounts of protein in their diet, however, may find they've escaped being part of this alarming trend!

That's because the latest nutritional research indicates that protein has numerous dietary benefits that give a boost to weight-loss efforts. Let's look at some of the ways you are already benefiting from enhanced protein intake.

One of the principal advantages of protein is that it creates a feeling of fullness and satisfaction in the body that makes overeating much less likely. Besides being filling, protein is a smart addition to any weight-loss or weight management program because of the effect it has on carbohydrate cravings.

As nutritional research has documented, carbohydrates trigger the brain to crave more carbohydrates, leading to a cycle of carbohydrate eating that becomes hard to control, Protein can block that triggering effect in the brain. If you eat protein with a carbohydrate it will reduce the cravings caused by eating the carbohydrate.

Not all proteins are created equal!

As you incorporate protein into your diet, remember that not all protein is equal when it comes to calories. For example, a serving of prime rib has 1,500 calories!

That's why Herbalife created a variety of healthy protein products to help you get adequate protein in your diet and lose weight. Our meal-replacement shakes offer a combination of heart-healthy soy protein, vitamins and minerals in great-tasting flavours that satisfy your taste buds as well as your appetite.

High Quality Protein Sources from Herbalife:

ShapeWorks Protein Bars

12 grams of soy based protein in every bar.
Protein helps to handle hunger pains and stop cravings.

Protein Powder

Contains 5 grams of protein per level dessertspoon.
Includes both soy and whey protein.
Contains no sugar, carbohydrates, yeast, cholesterol, salt or lactose.