Losing weightand shrinking excessbelly fatcan be a long and exhausting process to actually see results.
Including more protein in one’s diet can foster weight loss in a number of ways.
“Very few Americans consume inadequate amounts of protein,” says Dunn.
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However, many experts say that eggs are a great source of lean protein to add to your diet.
Research also backs up the notion that eggs can be an excellent high-protein food for weight loss.
Lentils are a great example of this, and a food that Young suggests incorporating into your daily diet.
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Or, you’ve got the option to try one of these31+ Healthy Lentil Recipes.
Another piece of the puzzle is how you cook your lean meats can help contribute to fat loss.
Beansespecially black beanscan helplower the body’s leptin levels, also known asthe hormone that regulates the appetite.
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Another meal to help implement more beans in your diet is ourVegetarian Black Bean Omelet Recipe.
Looking to sneak in extra protein?
An original version of this article was published in August 2022.
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It has since been updated to include more entries.
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