In a past study researchers put 65 subjects on a low protein diet, a high protein diet or no diet. The low protein dieters averaged 11 pounds weight loss and high protein dieters averaged at 20 pounds. Even more amazing, the high protein dieters lost twice as much abdominal fat. One reason could be that a high protein diets helps control its levels of virtually, a stress hormone that directs fat towards the body.

In a test-tube study, researchers discovered that treating human muscle cells with a compound found in spinach increased protein synthesis by 20%. The compund allows muscle tissue to repair itself  faster.

If you choose to eat French fries, ask for steak fries or wedges whenever possible. Large-cut fries don’t absorb as much oil as shoestring or curly fries, which means they carry a lower fat content.

Researchers in Pakistan found that rats fed a puree of garlic and water performed better on a memory test than rats that weren’t’t fed the mixture. That’s because garlic increases the brain’s level of serotonin, which has been shown to enhance memory function.

3 o.z of Mackerel contains 24g protein and offers nearly twice as many brain- boosting, heart- protecting omega-3s and is a quarter of the price. Put some minced garlic and lime juice and broil fish for 7-8 min. Delicious and healthy or instead of.lime juice I love using balsamic vinegar!