If you think protein powder is something only CrossFit addicts and guys who grunt at the gym use to make #gains, you’re seriously missing out on a potent ingredient that could help you lose weight.
“Protein plays a big role in weight loss because it keeps us full and satisfied so that we make it to our next meal without snacking in between,” says Brigitte Zeitlin, R.D. Extra protein in your diet can also help fend off food cravings, she adds.
But, while added protein can help with weight loss, it can also help you increase and maintain muscle mass—something necessary to burn fat, even when you’re not working out, says Zeitlin. It also plays a big role in building and maintains that muscle, which in turn torches cals.
