Beef and Weight Control
Many strategies can help with weight loss, but what’s an effective way to lose fat while preserving muscle mass? Try combining regular exercise with a diet that includes foods high in protein yet moderate in calories, such as lean beef, pork, poultry, fish, and eggs.
How much protein do we need during weight loss?
Aim for 1.2 to 1.6 g protein/kg body weight/day, spread evenly over 3 or 4 meals.1 For a 68-kg (150 lb) adult, that’s roughly 80 to 110 g of protein per day.
Here’s a great post that gives you more information on the protein + weight loss connection.
Take a “food first” approach to getting enough protein
Some Canadians turn to nutritional supplements to boost their protein intake. Food tastes better, is less costly and less processed. We’re not meant to eat supplements – we’re meant to eat food!3
Diabetes and Weight Loss
According to the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines by Diabetes Canada2, weight loss is the most important and effective dietary strategy for obese and overweight adults living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The same report notes that with energy-reduced diets, protein intakes should be maintained or increased2. Diet changes should be made in consultation with a dietitian.
For optimal health, prepare meals at home with whole and minimally processed foods.3 Canada’s food guide healthy plate is a useful way to think about balanced eating.
