Is Herbalife protein fattening?

Let’s be clear that there are no fattening or slimming foods just by eating them. What is fattening is consuming more calories than you burn. Therefore, shakes, drinks or other protein-rich products, integrated into a programme such as ours that includes a complete and balanced eating plan and physical activity, need not be fattening either.

However, there is a nuance, and that is that there are two ways of using protein:

• For weight loss, helping to meet daily protein requirements while adding very few calories.
• To increase muscle mass, allowing you to reach the amount of protein needed to contribute to muscle growth. In this case it involves weight gain, but it is muscle and not fat.

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Why is protein thought to be fattening?

Let’s just say that the belief that protein is fattening is false and has no scientific basis. As I said before, no food is fattening on its own.

However, like everything else, their consumption must be controlled. Studies show that too much protein can make you put on weight and can even be bad for your health.

That’s why it’s important to get professional advice whenever you use supplements. In our Herbalife programme, all meal plans are designed by nutritionists.

What is the recommended daily amount of protein?

The general recommendation for adults is approximately 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, meaning that a 70kg man would need around 60 grams of protein per day. In the case of a person doing strength training to gain muscle, they should ideally consume about 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, since the more intense the physical activity, the more protein the muscles absorb to increase their mass.

What protein products can you find at Herbalife?

• Herbalife Protein Powder. It is hydrolysed whey and soya protein. It is unflavoured, so it can be added to any beverage or food. Contains 5 grams of protein per serving
• Herbalife Rebuild Strenght Shake. Whey protein shake for muscle recovery after a strength training session. Contains 25 grams of protein per serving.
• Herbalife Formula 1 shake. It is a meal replacement shake, designed for weight loss. In addition to protein, it has fibre, vitamins and minerals.