EAT LESS MEAT TO LOSE WEIGHT?

A study has shown that calories equal, people who eat more meat tend to gain more weight than those who eat less ... Should we all become vegetarians?

Proteins, friendly or enemy of the regime?

Proteins are often recommended for slimming diets. They have indeed a strong satiating power, and they also encourage the maintenance of muscle mass despite lower calorie intake. But a very large European study just published contradicts this idea ... In fact, the researchers found that calories equal, people who eat more meat tend to gain more weight: 250g extra meat per day entail taking 2 pounds in five years.

Does the meat fat?

The precise relationship between meat and weight gain is not done. It is also noteworthy that two pounds in five is taking a relatively modest weight, especially as more meat 250g per day represent a large dose (it is advisable to be limited to meat meals per 150g). In addition, the simple act of eating less meat is not enough to lose weight, as the simple act of eating is not fattening. In addition, all meats are not equal. Industrial preparations meat such as sausage, ham, etc. are most related to weight gain.

How do without meat?

It is therefore important not to point the finger meat in general, and especially not to remove his regime. However, it is always worth remembering that eat both meat in the day is more than enough. Fish, cheese, vegetable protein sources (beans and lentils, whole grains) can be used just as easily. It is also worth remembering that a generous steak does not represent a portion of meat ... but almost two! Meat on a plate, should take the size of the palm of a hand, no more. The rule is "Always be in the middle"