In recent years, protein regimes have become the way to lose weight. So much so that we have seen explode the number of brands of bags. But like all diets, it is not trivial. How to avoid deficiencies? High protein snacks or substitutes, what s the difference? How many grams of protein should I take per meal? Advice to preserve his health, tips for not resume kilos, follow the guide.

The waist of the French took 2.6 cm in 5 years! And some will try to address different methods, including the famous "protein diet." The idea behind this scheme is simple: to offset the inevitable reduction of fat and sugar in the diet with protein. The idea is to keep and satiety while avoiding muscle wasting. If this plan can be effective, it must take some precautions to protect their health but also avoid duplication of all lost weight at a standstill. Here are tips to read before starting.

Gare deficiencies

Be careful with the use of bags: the system generally requires a high protein supplements of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids to prevent deficiencies. Indeed, eliminating the risk of food calories is to remove beneficial nutrients they contain. Supplementation is essential not to deteriorate the health. Another essential: water. At least 2 liters a day.

Do not get confused bags

Beware, do not confuse "In-case and high protein" meal replacements "high protein.

     * Incase hyperprotéinésLes Régimes high protein supplement to a balanced diet (and often low-calorie). It could be bags of desserts such as creams or bars. They are not intended to replace a meal, but to supplement our diet.
     * The high protein meal replacements may as their name indicates replace a meal. They meet the required standards for substitutes. They must contain various elements to be balanced. However impossible to replace all meals bags.

Taste or protein

You find that certain preparations lack of taste: attention, often the most goûtus are also those who have less protein. Because we have less protein, the more we can add other compounds (fats, sugar ...) that will increase the flavor. A packet protein has 14 or 15 g protein per 100 grams will be more of a flavor packet to 18 g, but the scheme will be less effective ...

No wild schemes

Needless to take bags haphazard luck, then to intensive care a week before the beach. It takes the approach and commitment. At a minimum, go to specialty stores and buy a book (Thin I funds and it lasts, éditions marabout for example). Better yet, ask a doctor to give you a method that suits your profile and ensure a follow-up. The medical monitoring is also essential if you aim for rapid weight loss.

Do not take a risk

In any case, forget the protein if you:

     * Have type 1 diabetes;
     * Suffer renal failure;
     * Suffer heart failure or heart problems;
     * Suffer from liver failure;
     * Are pregnant or nursing.

And this scheme is not recommended for children.

Avoid embarrassment

Despite its advantages, the high protein is not without annoying side effects. The main bad breath is inevitable ... It shows that the scheme is effective! Indeed, when the body burns fat, it is a phenomenon known as ketosis ago production of residues which are eliminated in particular expirations. Think chewing gum, mouthwash and herbal tea with mint ...

Rarer but more embarrassing, the system can sometimes cause headaches or constipation. In this case, ask your doctor.

Do not miss the stabilization

The problem with bags protein is replacing meals without learning to eat better: when you stop, it resumed its old habits and regain the weight soon. Only way to succeed is to stabilize the benefit of learning to eat better. In trying to move towards the Cretans: more fruits and vegetables, less meat more than fish, olive oil, etc.. A good trick to learn is to take protein salty snacks (type preparation for omelet or otherwise) that is served with vegetables ... and then to slowly replace "real" foods rich in protein, keeping the structure of meals balanced.

Another key aspect: sustained increase physical activity, from the beginning of the diet ... and finally!