Here's How Eating the Right Amount of Protein Leads to Greater Fat Loss...

Daily protein intake will limit the breakdown of proteins in your muscles used for energy when you cut down on calories.  Your protein intake does not need to be as high as your energy intake (carbohydrates), but with an increase of anaerobic exercise (weight training), you need to increase your daily protein intake.  Remember that muscles need protein for growth and conditioning which leads to a faster metabolism, which leads to burning stored fat. 

Not all proteins are alike, and if you do not supply your body with the right types of protein, your body will still feed on your muscles for energy.  Proteins are made up of amino acids, and there are nine types of amino acids that your body does not naturally produce; therefore you must get them from certain foods. These types of amino acids are called essential amino acids, and the protein that your body naturally produces is called non essential amino acids.   

You need to understand why the right quality of protein should be consumed and how often you should consume it.  That is why when you are looking for a protein drink or protein powder, you will hear so much talk about the quality of protein.  The absolute best quality protein replacement drink out there is whey protein, but quality protein from the right types of food should always be your first choice over a protein replacement product.     

The foods with the highest quality of protein are foods with complete protein - protein that contains both essential and non essential amino acids.  Please understand that your muscles will not be properly conditioned without the presence of both essential and non essential amino acids.  In other words, just because you eat something with protein does not mean that you are getting all the protein you need unless you eat foods that are complete with both types of amino acids.  

You can learn about complete proteins and how often you should consume them for your fitness needs from Vince Delmonte.