People like to argue about fats and carbs till the cows come home. However, almost everyone agrees that protein is important and extremely beneficial.

Numerous studies have shown that a high-protein diet has major benefits for weight-loss and metabolic health. Here are 10 science-based reasons to eat more protein.

1. Protein consumption vs other macro foods can reduce appetite and hunger

The three macronutrients (fats, carbs and protein) affect our bodies in different ways. Studies show that protein is by far the most filling. We feel more full when we eat a serving of protein vs the same amount of fat or carbohydrates.

Part of the reason is that protein reduces your level of the hunger hormone ghrelin. It also boosts the satiety hormone peptide YY, which makes you feel full.

2. Protein is great for building muscles and increasing strength 

If you're physically active, lifting weights, or trying to gain muscle and strength, then you need to make sure that you're getting enough protein. The right amount of protein intake will also help ensure you do not lose muscle unnecessarily. 

3. Protein can help regulate food cravings and late night urges for snacks

Food cravings can be different from normal hunger. It's not just about your body needing energy or nutrients, it is about your brain needing a "reward" 

Unfortunately, cravings can be incredibly hard to control. The best way to overcome them may be to prevent them from showing up in the first place. One of the best ways to do that is to increase your protein intake.

4. Protein intake does not cause harm to our kidneys

Many people wrongly believe and have been told that a high protein intake harms your kidneys. It can be true that in people with already existing kidney diseases, restricting protein intake can be beneficial. This is very serious and every precaution should be taken to avoid further damage for those with existing kidney challenges.

However, while high protein intake may be harmful in people with kidney problems, it does NOT mean that it has any relevance to people with healthy kidneys.

As a matter of fact, numerous studies have looked at this and found that high-protein diets have no harmful effects in people who are free of kidney disease

 5. Protein intake can help our bodies heal after injury

It's true, protein can help your body repair after it has been injured. This shouldnt come as a surprise, given that it forms the main building blocks of the body's tissues and organs. Numerous studies have revealed that eating greater amounts of protein post injury can have significant benefits on recovery.