A new study sheds light on the benefits of a certain diet, including weight loss, better gut, and overall health. All you need to do is make a slight tweak to your regular diet.
We are what we eat. As with avoiding four foods that aren’t good for your health, eating the right things can have a significant impact.
Study shows the impact of protein-rich food on health
The most recent research by the American Society for Microbiology establishes that protein-rich foods can promote weight loss and improve your gut health.
The study aimed at understanding excess undigested protein in the colon found that a “protein-rich diet resulted in significant weight loss, reduced body fat, and induced immediate changes to the gut microbiome.”
The team conducted a 4-week experiment on 16 mice – standard chow site for two weeks followed by protein-rich diets for two weeks.
The fecal sample was analyzed to monitor the changes in fat and fat-free mass. At the end of the experiment, it was concluded: “The comparison of microbial composition across the 4 protein groups revealed significantly different microbial taxa abundance and composition following protein enrichment.”
A simple change in diet is all it takes
This may not be easy for carb lovers out there, but switching your diet to a protein-rich diet turns out highly beneficial.
This is because the gut bacteria genera respond differently to diet changes. Therefore, switching from carbohydrate diets, such as bread and rice to protein diets with different amino acid groups, also known as “complete proteins,” helps in weight loss and promotes better gut health.
Eggs, starchy vegetables, soy, and nuts are some protein-rich food items with amino acids. If you aren’t already aware, maintaining gut health is necessary not just for glowing skin, but also causes issues related to mood and bad breath.
Commenting on the results of the latest research on protein-rich food and gut bacteria, Samson Adejumo, Doctoral Candidate in Biology, at the University of Illinois Chicago, said: “These findings provide a crucial foundation for understanding how protein diets influence the gut microbiome and open doors for further investigations into the role of diet in promoting a healthy gut and overall health.”
