Additionally, protein has a high thermic effect of food meaning that your body increases its metabolism in order to break down and digest it. (instantknockout.com)
has been shown to induce a significantly lower thermic effect of food than a regular meal pattern (i.e. a consistent 6 meals per day) that has the same total amount of calories. (shapesense.com)
Without a doubt, protein is the macronutrient that induces the largest thermic effect of food response. (shapesense.com)