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Can you please tell me why it'ssuggested that you eat protein at every meal to lose weight?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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Need protien: 2 much can cause trouble, a well balanced low fat high fiber diet is optimal. Protein has less cal/gram so people feel that the more protein the better. U need carbs & fats also. Also all protein does not give u enough vitamins. Exercise is also crucial 2 losing weight.

Answered 9/10/2013

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A member asked:

Can you please tell me why it'ssuggested that you eat protein at every meal to lose weight?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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