Protein

Proteins are digested and broken down into something called amino acids.

There are twenty different amino acids, that all have important functions in your body.

9 of which are essential and must be obtained from our diet.
Some of the main uses of amino acids are building and repairing muscle tissue, and providing structure to your body’s hair, skin, and nails!
Which is why having plenty of protein in your diet is essential for maintaining and building muscle whilst in a calorie deficit.
Good sources of protein are:
- Chicken and turkey
- Eggs
- beef, lamb, and pork
- Fish – cod, salmon, tuna
- low fat yoghurt, low fat cheese
- beans, lentils, and chickpeas
Now the foods I just mentioned are things I would recommend trying to consume on a regular basis when in a calorie deficit, to ensure you are consuming plenty of protein.
Not only are they packed with protein which will help maintain your muscle, they are typically very satiating. So they will help keep you fuller for longer.