How Protein Actually Triggers Fat Burning Hormones in Your Body

Think protein is just for building muscle? Think again. In this episode, Sarah Williams reveals how protein actually triggers specific fat-burning hormones in your body - and why counting calories might be keeping you stuck. Spoiler alert: your liver plays a bigger role than you think. On Fuel Different, we break down the real science behind protein and weight loss. You'll discover why protein burns 20-30 calories just being digested, learn why almonds aren't the protein powerhouse you thought (they're only 15% protein!), and understand how a fatty liver can cut your protein absorption in half. Sarah also compares popular "protein" foods - turns out hummus has just 4 grams per 100 calories while chicken breast packs 23 grams for the same amount. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Introduction with Sarah Williams [01:30] The thermic effect of protein explained [04:00] Why almonds aren't actually high-protein foods [07:00] Hummus vs chicken breast protein showdown [10:00] How your liver affects protein metabolism [12:00] Action steps for better fat burning 🔍 Topics: wellness, nutrition, fitness, diet, doctors, medicine ⭐ Ready to fuel different? Follow Fuel Different for science-backed nutrition insights that actually make sense. Drop us a 5-star review if this episode opened your eyes - it helps other health-seekers find us. New episodes daily, so we'll see you tomorrow with more myth-busting nutrition facts! ----------- Keywords: testosterone, diet myths, dr berg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices