051: Defending Animal Protein for Weight Loss with Sarah Hester, RD

Animal proteins have gotten a bad rap in the weight loss world, but is this accurate? Adding more protein to your diet is often one of the keys to long term weight loss. With all of the trendy diet information out there, it can be good to go back to the basics like meat and fish. Animal protein is a large category that includes beef, lamb, venison, poultry, fish, seafood, dairy and eggs. In terms of nutrition density, animal protein gives you the most bang for your buck. Tune in as Illa and Sarah discuss the key role animal protein can play in a balanced diet. They also discuss sustainable food and Patagonia’s recent move to sell sustainable food. Sarah Hester is a registered dietitian and community health development director at Ripe Revival in Raleigh, North Carolina, Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! If you’re serious about reaching your weight loss goals this year in a sustainable way, book your discovery call today! - https://themillennialnutritionist.com/contact Links mentioned: Patagonia's philanthropic background Patagonia and Sustainable Foods 3 reasons to enjoy animal protein: Inherently satisfying. Often, the protein and fat combo found in most animal proteins is the satisfaction our bodies are craving. In addition, you get vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B and Iron from animal protein that you wouldn’t find in a protein powder. It can be convenient: Beef Jerky, cheese sticks, deli meat- You can pick these up at most gas stations. These items are savory, satisfying and nutrient dense. Great tool to combat holiday snacking. Holidays can be problematic in terms of endless snacking and treats. When you’re at a holiday party, choose food items based on animal protein such as deviled eggs, oysters, meatballs. Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services. Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/