Pop Quiz: True or False, A diet rich in protein will burn more body fat than a diet ri*****arbs?
TRUE
According to Runner's World, when a person consumes any food, the body burns calories simply to digest and absorb the food, whi*****reases your metabolic rate after you eat. This process is called the "thermic effect of food." However, all foods affect this process differently. In studies, high-protein meals resulted in a 183 percent greater thermic effect than high-carb meals.