High Protein Diet Plans

High-protein diet plans have become increasingly popular in the move to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. These diets often recommend that the dieter eat between 30 and 50 percent of her daily calories in protein alone. High-protein diets work by forcing your body to burn fat for energy rather than carbohydrates. As a result, you lose weight quickly and feel more energized.

Types

• There are many types of high-protein diet plans, the most famous being the Atkins plan. You can also design your own high-protein diet plan.

Effects

• Protein can cause blood sugar to stabilize, causing you to eat less because you feel fuller.

Benefits

• Eating a high-protein diet can help you lose weight, reduce the effects of diabetes and provide your body with more energy.

Misconceptions

• High-protein diet plans do not contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals needed to live a healthy lifestyle.

Considerations

• Consider varying small amounts of carbohydrates and fats in your high-protein diet to provide your body with needed nutrients.

Warning

• There are many suggested risks involved with eating a high-protein diet, such as kidney failure, high cholesterol and cancer.