Weight loss varies across different parts of the body. In particular, weight in the belly is often one of the most resistant areas. However, protein may be the key component that's missing if you're trying to lose weight. It's normal to make mistakes along the way, and the path to weight loss is not always straight or easy. Protein here comes to the rescue with its capacity to single-handedly address many of your weight reduction issues, including hunger and lack of energy. For this reason, protein should be a crucial component of your diet throughout the day, from morning to evening.

In an Instagram post, Akanni Salako, a content producer and women's weight reduction instructor who often provides workout advice to address weight-related issues, explained why protein is crucial for women who are attempting to lose abdominal fat. In addition, he provided a comprehensive menu of meal options, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, to help women achieve their daily protein needs.

Here's the entire no-fuss guide, as shared by the fitness coach Akanni, that covers all the protein-intake essentials, right from explaining the reasoning behind the requirements along with a comprehensive list of protein-rich meal options: 

Why is more protein required?

1. Keeps you full and satisfied

Protein takes longer to digest, helping you stay fuller for longer and reducing those nagging cravings.

2. Tones body while burning fat

Protein supports muscle repair and growth. The more muscle you build, the more calories you burn, even at rest.

3. Balances blood sugar

Protein helps stabilise energy levels and controls belly fat-storing hormones, making it easier to stay on track.

High-protein meal

Breakfast

1. Greek yoghurt with berries, chia seeds: 25 gm protein
2. Egg muffins (3 eggs, veggies or turkey/chicken sausage): 30 gm protein for 2-3 muffins
3. Protein oatmeal (½ cup oats+ 1 scoop protein + flaxseed/berries): 30 gm protein
4. Smoothie bowl or shake (protein powder, spinach, berries, almond milk, flax/chia seeds): 25-30 gm protein
5. Tofu or egg scramble with avocado toast: 28 gm protein
6. Cottage cheese with fruit and almonds: 22 gm protein
7. Breakfast turkey wrap (made with scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach): 30 gm protein
8. Protein pancakes (mix banana, egg, protein powder and cook two minutes per side): 25 gm protein

Lunch/Dinner

9. Mexican turkey taco bowl (ground turkey, cauliflower rice, black beans, salsa, avocado): 35 gm protein

10. Italian zucchini lasagna (ground turkey,low-sugar marinara, ricotta, zucchini strips): 38 gm protein

11. Nigerian suya chicken with stir-fried spinach (grilled chicken breast with suya spice, stir-fried spinach and onions): 40 gm protein

12. Southern Cajun, chicken and quinoa bowl (grilled Cajun-seasoned chicken, quinoa, roasted okra or peppers): 40 gm protein

Snacks

13. 2 boiled eggs with 1 light string cheese: 18 gm protein

14. Tuna cucumber boats (tuna with light mayo or Greek yoghurt in sliced cucumber): 22 gm protein

15. Greek yoghurt parfait (¾ cup Greek yoghurt with berries and chia seeds): 20 gm protein

16. Protein energy balls (oats with protein powder and honey): 15 gm protein in 2 balls

17. Turkey roll-ups (2 slices turkey, 1 string cheese, 2 pickle spears): 20 gm protein

18. Cottage cheese with pineapple (½ cup low-fat cottage cheese with ¼ cup pineapple): 18 gm protein

19. Protein muffins (1 scoop protein, egg, banana, baked for 12 min): 20 gm in 2 muffins.

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