Tuck into the Christmas turkey and burn fat

If you are heavier than you'd like to be, tuck into the turkey this Christmas to burn more fat. An Australian study has shown that people with higher body fat levels burn fat better after a high protein meal.

Various studies have indicated that protein enriched diets help people shed weight more easily. This mechanism occurs because protein suppresses appetite more readily than carbohydrate foods… providing a sense of satiety (appetite satisfaction) along with a more desirable blood sugar balance.

This latest research study suggests that protein ingestion aids in modifying the fat-burning deficit that is evident in most "heavy" individuals. In other words, protein intake ameliorates obesity-induced decline in fat oxidation, thereby enhancing the body's ability for energy expenditure/fat burning even at rest.

When tempted with an abundance of rich and delicious eating opportunities this festive season, by sticking to high protein options you could be helping yourself achieve New Year's resolutions for fat loss, even before January 1st!

And once Christmas has passed, continue to boost your thermogenic abilities for a leaner more energised you by supplementing your diet with Aussie Bodies protein powders, drinks, snack bars or savoury crisps. 

Seasons greetings!