Low protein diet

Getting enough protein in your diet can help you manage your weight. Since protein takes longer to digest than other macronutrients, high protein diets may help you shed pounds and prevent weight gain by causing an increase in the feeling of fullness.

Numerous studies indicate that those who eat the highest amount of protein are the least likely to have excess belly fat. One recent 2021 study in older men with restricted mobility found that protein intake above the RDA (>0.8g/kg/d) was linked to higher reductions in visceral belly fat than protein intake that just met or was below the RDA. Try to incorporate a high-quality protein source at every meal and snack to maximize your protein consumption. Examples of such foods are lean meat, poultry, tofu, eggs, beans, and lentils.