Protein is highly satiating, helping you to feel more satisfied after eating than if you were to, say, have a bunch of carbs. “That sense of fullness can help you to consume fewer calories,” says Albert Matheny, RD, CSCS, co-founder of SoHo Strength Lab.

Eating more protein isn’t enough,” wrote Mahtab Ekay as she noted down what we can do instead for faster weight loss.

Discover why protein is considered the superstar nutrient for weight management and learn how much you need daily to maximize fat burning and preserve muscle.