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Protein and Weight Management â. Consuming a higher protein diet can help you lose weight. Protein helps regulate appetite and cravings by enhancing the feeling of fullness for longer after a meal or snack.
Why is protein so important? On the surface, protein can help keep you lean. While you are expected and even encouraged to gain weight during pregnancy, gaining too much weight may cause serious health risks. Good sources of protein will keep you feeling fuller longer, lessening the need to eat extra, empty calories.