Yes, More on Protein ;-)

Read a blurb from the current issue of Fitness magazine:

"Instant Energy Boost:  When you need a pick-me-up, reach for something with protein.  Scientists at the University of Cambridge found that the nutrient activates orexin cells, which release a stimulant in the brain that's responsible for wakefulness.  What's more, protein neutralizes the effects of sugar, keeping your energy levels stable.  'Even a small amount of protein seems to cancel out the effects of large amounts of glucose,' lead author Denis Burdakov, Ph.D., explains.  So if you normally grab a piece of fruit when you hit an afternoon slump, pair it with a small handful of nuts or hard-boiled egg to power through the rest of your day."

Beyond this, protein, as I have mentioned a few times/ways, aides in the repair of your muscles which is all good and wonderful....but if you are not working out regularly know that just as with too many carbs and fats, protein too turns to fat if you are consuming more calories than you are burning!

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