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Consuming an adequate amount of protein is one of the best ways to reach your weight loss goals while feeling full and nourished throughout the day. Protein is one of the three main macronutrients that your body needs to function properly, so prioritizing this in the morning will help to curb cravings throughout the day and fuel your body so that you don’t feel weak or deprived. Since it’s so important to hit your protein goals for weight loss, starting your morning with this one protein source will help you to make healthy choices throughout the day and feel better in your body.
Not only are they delicious and diverse in how they can be prepared, but eggs are also one of the best protein packed breakfast to help you lose weight and feel good in the process. A common misconception is that depriving yourself of calories will make weight loss easier because you can create a larger deficit, but when you’re eliminating major food groups it’s not sustainable or healthy long term. Focusing on protein dense foods that can fuel your day and your weight loss are going to be your best bet for results you can keep, and eggs are perfect for the job.
Protein is one of the most important factors to consider for weight loss as it actually can impact your hunger levels, making it easier to make well informed, healthy decisions about your diet as the day progresses. According to Healthline, “A higher protein intake actually increases levels of the satiety (appetite-reducing) hormones GLP-1, peptide YY and cholecystokinin, while reducing your levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin. By replacing carbs and fat with protein, you reduce the hunger hormone and boost several satiety hormones.”
Eggs contain about 6 to 8 grams of protein each, and therefore contribute to a well rounded breakfast for weight loss. Seeing as they are also relatively low in calories, they help to keep your body full without packing too much of a punch, allowing for a deficit to be easily maintained. However, the benefits don’t just stop with protein. Cleveland Clinic writes, “According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, eggs are one of the proteins that make up a healthy eating pattern. Research suggests that eating two to three eggs per day may have cardiovascular benefits.”
The bottom line is that consuming an adequate amount of protein in the morning is one of the best ways to see weight loss results that you can maintain long term with a continued, balanced diet. According to Healthline, “One study in women showed that increasing protein intake from 15 to 30% of total calories helped them eat 441 fewer calories per day. They also lost 11 pounds (5 kg) in just 12 weeks.” Additionally, “Protein may also help you maintain weight loss in the long term. A study found that increasing protein from 15 to 18% of calories made dieters regain 50% less weight.”
Seeing as eggs are a valuable source of protein which is low in calories and high in other vitamins and minerals that will help to nourish the body, in their many forms they make a great addition to any weight loss breakfast menu.
