The Protein Hack That Stops Cravings: Surgeon Explains 🔥

About this video

• Video Title: The Protein Hack That Stops Cravings: Surgeon Explains 🔥
• Channel: Dr Almerie
• Speakers: Dr. Almary
• Duration: 00:06:50

Overview

This video explains how protein can be a powerful tool for weight loss by addressing cravings and boosting metabolism. Dr. Almary, a weight loss surgeon, details the science behind how protein affects fullness hormones, mimics some effects of weight loss surgery, and increases calorie expenditure through digestion and muscle preservation.

Key takeaways

• Protein Calms Hunger: Protein intake triggers the release of fullness hormones like GLP-1, which signal to the brain that you are full, reducing cravings and increasing satiety for longer periods.
• Mimics Surgery Effects: Protein digests slowly, leading to sustained fullness signals by traveling further down the intestine before digestion, similar to how weight loss surgery alters food's path.
• Boosts Calorie Burn: The digestion of protein requires more energy (20-30% of its calories) compared to fats (3%) and carbs (5-10%), acting as a built-in calorie burn.
• Protects Metabolism: Protein is essential for building and preserving muscle mass, which are the body's metabolic engines. Maintaining muscle ensures a higher Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), preventing weight loss plateaus and regain.
• Strategic Protein Intake: To maximize benefits, distribute protein intake throughout the day (20-30 grams per meal), prioritize protein on your plate before carbs, and choose protein-rich snacks to manage hunger between meals.