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Does Eating Protein Burn More Calories? TEF Explained - Day 12
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Did you know your body burns calories just by digesting food?In today’s episode, we’re breaking down TEF (Thermic Effect of Food)—the portion of your metabolism dedicated to digesting, absorbing, and processing the food you eat. You’ll learn why TEF accounts for roughly 8–10% of your daily calorie burn, why protein requires the most energy to digest, and how a high-protein diet can support fat loss, muscle retention, and body recomposition.We also cover why calories aren’t the whole story, the metabolic advantage of protein, and why women over 35 should focus less on eating as little as possible and more on hitting their daily protein targets.
🎯 Today’s 3 Targets:
- Hit your daily protein goal
- Eat at least 25g of protein per meal
- Share your highest-protein meal with Robyn via Instagram or email: RACfitnessmn@gmail.com
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