The topic of protein and how much is too much is a debate that has been around for a long while, ever since the Atkins diet was introduced.
There are many arguments for and against high protein diets.
The one thing that i have noticed while researching on this topic is people that are passionate about this issue talk in extremes such as protein isnt needed for energy and can put stress on the kidneys.
There is extreme talk on both sides of the argument that is just one example of the type of things i have read.
The fact of the matter is both sides of the arguments are right.
Let me explain:
Protein is essential for health, its needed for muscle growth and recovery, energy and is needed for the health of our organs. However if you have an excessive amount of animal protein the first thing is the amount of saturated fat that is being consumed and the kidneys may also be affected if you consume too much protein.
Having excessive high amount of protein and no carbohydrate intake can indeed have a negative impact on the body.
However we need a good amount of protein for our bodies a basic rule of thumb is up to 20g per meal for woman and up to 30g for men per meal. Without protein we can lose muscle mass and even can affect our overall health.
My rule to health is you need to have a balance of protein, carbohydrate and good fats in order for your body to function properly. Its important to have different sources of protein which includes:
- fish
- chicken
- turkey
- red meat
- nuts and seeds
- legumes
- quinoa
- natural Greek yoghurt
These different sources also have different vitamins and minerals so its important to have a variety.
Anything in excess is not healthy, no matter what it is or how healthy.
Further Reading:
- http://www.medicinenet.com/how_much_dietary_protein_to_consume/views.htm
- http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/excess-protein-diet-do-6196.html
- http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20000425/protein-popularity
- http://jn.nutrition.org/content/128/6/1051.long
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