Protein Supplements

Protein - The Secret to Success

Feeling great during weight loss is simple if your body is properly nourished with the right amount of protein. While all nutrients are important, protein is unique. The various cells in the body need replacement protein regularly as old cells die off. If protein is not made available, the muscle tissue of body cells and organs start to break down.

People on reduced calorie weight reduction programs need extra protein as insurance against tissue breakdown. If you don't receive an optimal ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fat, your body will break down protein from muscle tissue, which can seriously affect your overall health and well being. Added dietary protein prevents this problem.

Protein is also important during weight reduction to keep your metabolic (calorie burning) rate high which will improve weight loss results. The added protein helps preserve lean muscle. Muscle is a metabolically active tissue. A pound of muscle burns about 45 calories per day, while a pound of fat burns fewer than 2 calories. Recent research concludes that increasing the level of protein in a calorie restricted plan offsets the fall in the metabolic rate that normally accompanies reduced calorie plans.

The high quality protein supplements used on the Meta-Health Weight Reduction Plan help to reduce appetite and steady blood sugar levels, which trigger cravings. As a result, you will feel less tired, burn more fat and lose weight quicker and more firmly.

Nutritional Supplement Benefits
Note:Clients on the Meta-Health Weight Management Program are required to take a minimum of 2 Nutritional Supplements per day to participate in the program. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the program.

• Enhances preservation of muscle tissue - 15 grams of high quality protein per serving protects muscle as you lose weight at a fast safe rate.

• Intensifies compliance to dietary program. Fills you up. You're not hungry!
• Low in fat, compared to regular high protein foods, which are high in saturated fat, which can be detrimental to your health.
• Potassium source - protects electrolytes.
• Maintains nitrogen balance.
• Tastes great! Many flavors!
• Cost effective - part of grocery bill.
• Must consume 2 per day - 3 preferred - limit to 4 per day.
• Ensures minimum daily requirements for amino acids.
• Increases metabolism:Nutritional Supplements have a thermogenic effect. The ingestion of the supplements causes the liver to become more active, therefore, the metabolic rate increases. Stimulates metabolism 30-70% above normal.
• Medical Necessity of our Program. Nutritional Supplements are a part of the caloric intake of our various programs as well as all of the above facts.

Benefits of the Protein Diet

Hunger: B-hydroxybutyric acid's (ketone bodies) strong anorectic action (loss of appetite) attacks the brain's satisfaction center, making hunger pangs disappear after 48 to 72 hours.

Fast Action: A 12 to 20 lb. loss per month keeps clients motivated during the program.

Protection of Muscle Tissue: Dr. Blackburn has shown that during the program, primary fat is used as an energy source and not muscle tissue.

Safety: The protein diet is based on solid scientific research. This diet is risk free as long as the client follows the program protocol.

Body Measurements: Unlike many low calorie diets, the protein diet helps slim down the female body rapidly, especially around the waist, hips, buttocks and thighs. This detoxification type diet also helps get rid of cellulite.