Nutrients to Be Aware of for Managing Your Weight

Whether you’re trying to look great in your bikini this summer or you’re battling a severe obesity
problem, there are certain nutritional guidelines that are essential for managing your weight. Here are 4
essential nutrients that help you have better success with your weight.

4 Essential Nutrients to Be Aware of for Managing Your Weight

Protein

Protein is an essential source of nutrition that provides a lot of basic functionality for your body. It is one of the three macronutrients. This means that it provides a source of fuel and is a basic building block that the body uses to create muscle and other tissues of the body. Lean meats are particularly high in protein, and other foods such as dairy, eggs, nuts, and beans are also good sources.

Protein is very important for a good diet that prevents weight gain for several reasons. First of all, protein helps you maintain your muscle mass as you lose weight. More muscle mass on your body allows you to burn more calories when you’re active and also when you’re inactive. Protein is also thermogenic. This means that your body temperature increases during digestion and you burn more calories. Protein also increases satiety. This means your stomach sends signals to your brain that you’re full, so you’re less likely to crave more food than you need. Eating protein before or after a workout can be beneficial during weight loss. There are plenty of resources for high-protein recipes to eat while losing weight. 

Green Vegetables

Almost all the most popular diets over the decades have advocated eating green vegetables such as kale, broccoli, and spinach. Nutritionists swear by them because they’re high in a lot of essential vitamins and minerals. Green veggies are very low in calories, so you can fill your stomach with a big salad without any worries about your weight. Just make sure not to load it up with fattening ingredients like dressings, cheeses and so on.

MCT Oil

MCT oil is derived mostly from coconut oil, and it contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). It is very unique among the different types of dietary fat because the body immediately converts it into ketones. Ketones help your body burn the excess fat that is stored on your body. This is especially helpful if you’re on a low-carbohydrate diet that switches your body into a fat-burning mode rather than sugar burning for energy.

EGCG

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a natural ingredient that most people get from drinking green tea, and it is often found in weight-loss supplements and health products online. It has a stimulant effect on the body that is further enhanced when combined with caffeine, and it has a number of weight-loss benefits. It helps the body burn more calories through thermogenesis, and it also has been shown to improve the body’s ability to burn off excess fat.

If you’re watching your weight, these are four important nutrients that you should be aware of. Diet is the most important consideration when managing your weight. It’s important to watch the quantity of food you eat, and it’s just as important to eat the right things.

Emma Sturgis is a freelance writer based out of Boston, MA. She writes most often on health and education. When not writing, she enjoys reading and watching film noir. Say hi on Twitter @EmmaSturgis2 or find her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/emma.sturgis.7