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3 Ways to Get More Metabolism Boosting Protein into Your Diet

And the best time to eat it

Sean Barker, CPT, PN2
4 min readOct 26, 2020
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Protein is really popular right now. For years, people of the bodybuilding community have always revered the power of protein.

I now find myself talking with physicians, nurses, and dietitians about protein’s role in improving their patients’ weight, blood pressure, diabetes, and heart health. Plus you see most food marketing labels proudly boasting the amount of protein in (or added) to their foods.

Protein has officially crossed over.

This has led to a huge bump in protein-related research. We are finally starting to appreciate and understand the power of protein beyond just providing our bodies with enough essential amino acids to prevent protein malnutrition.

The effects of protein-rich food go beyond calories and amino acids and can provide far-reaching physiological impacts to satisfy your hunger, fuel your muscles, and metabolism.

Here are 3 ways to get more metabolism-boosting protein into your diet and the best times to eat it.

Protein at Breakfast

Breakfast is generally the lowest protein meal of the day for many people but unfortunately, it is one of the most important. Having protein at breakfast can help

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Sean Barker, CPT, PN2
Sean Barker, CPT, PN2

Written by Sean Barker, CPT, PN2

Award-winning fitness coach and best-selling author of The Easy Eating Diet and cookbook. Apply for Online Custom FIT Coaching here: https://bit.ly/3wzBhHH

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