We’re huge fans of protein and its ability to keep us full for longer when we’re trying to lose weight. But how do you tell when you’re not getting enough protein? These are the five signs:
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When you’re too low in protein, your body can sometimes become anemic and this can lead to feeling faint and lightheaded.
The great thing about protein is that it keeps you full for longer and can satiate hunger very quickly. Unlike simple carbohydrates that process very quickly in the body and can cause blood sugar spikes.
Random spikes in your blood sugar can lead you to feel really energetic at one point and really tired the next. Which brings us to the next point…
Proteins do a great job at stabilizing blood sugar because of how long it takes for your body to process it. This is one of the reasons why it keeps you full for longer too.
That sluggish and sleepy feeling you get after eating a heavy meal is often because you’ve eaten a meal too high in carbohydrates. To prevent this, load up on
As you probably already know, your hair and nails are made up of protein cells and if you’re not eating enough protein and fibre, your hair is one of the first places that it starts to show.