Patient-Friendly Explanation

A high-protein diet increases the amount of protein you eat – from foods such as lean meat, fish, eggs, tofu and legumes – while controlling overall calories. Protein keeps you fuller for longer, reduces cravings and helps protect muscle while you lose weight.

Clinical Definition

Higher-protein diets (typically 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day) support weight loss through increased satiety, the highest thermic effect of food of any macronutrient, and preservation of lean body mass during energy restriction. This preservation of fat-free mass helps sustain resting energy expenditure and is associated with improved body composition outcomes.

Why It Matters

Adequate protein intake is one of the most practical tools for sustainable weight loss, preventing the muscle loss that slows the metabolism. NuLifeCare Singapore provides individualised nutrition guidance to help patients meet their protein needs safely and effectively.