For the majority of the population, high protein diets are not the best option. You see, your body functions best when on a steady diet of slow digesting carbohydrates.

Having said that, there are certain times when a high protein diet may be warranted for short periods of time.

So here is when to consider a high protein diet:

1. When you are trying to achieve really low levels of body fat: At a certain point, your body will resist releasing any more body fat. At this point, going high protein may be the only way to get to the level that you want.

2. When you can’t control hunger: Massive hunger waves are very hard to overcome. And of all the macronutrients, protein has the highest satiety index. In other words, it will create the biggest sense of fullness.

3. When you have poor insulin tolerance: Insulin is the workhorse that gets digested food into your cells. Then, you cells convert this food into energy. If you are not tolerant to insulin, a higher percentage of food gets diverted to fat cells.

4. If you want change: Maybe you are just plain tired of a balanced diet and need change. If this is the case, a high protein diet can offer some variety here with minimal impact on fat stores. And as long as you don’t go into ketosis, your health should be just fine.

5. When you are in a chair most of the day: As levels of activity decrease so does the need for carbohydrates. In reality, whole grains should only be consumed around times of heavy physical exertion. So if you find yourself in a chair all day, reduce carbohydrate intake and increase protein intake.

6. If you are anemic: This is rather common in women trying to lose weight with ultra low caloric intakes. The problem with anemia is that it makes you very tired. This happens because your body has a reduced ability to extract oxygen from your blood.

For most people, a high protein diet is not the best choice. However, consider the above situations to make a more informed decision!

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