Archive for the ‘Protein Consumption’ Category
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
- With all of the hype about the amount of protein needed, high protein, and low carbohydrate diets these days it seems that protein is being consumed at a record pace
- Look on any body building website or blog and the main topic will likely be centered on the muscle building results of a high protein diet. There is even talk about protein overdose
- Protein itself is necessary for the body to operate but excessive quantities of protein can be dangerous to your health
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Sunday, July 5th, 2009
- Just as some people use mortgage calculators to figure out how much house they can afford, a protein calculator that has an equation can let you know what your daily protein intake should be
- Making sure the right protein amount is consumed in your diet is critical for maintaining good health no matter what your age, size or physical condition
- The biggest factors in determining what to plug into the protein calculator equation are your level of physical activity and your nutritional/health goals
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Saturday, July 4th, 2009
- Protein consumption is a nutritional hot button and is widely debated about in the role it plays in either helping or hurting people reach their nutritional and fitness goals
- There are several protein myths out there and if you happen to fall prey to them it can cause serious physical, mental and financial setbacks
- We’ve written this article to help you sort through what is fact and fiction and to debunk the top 10 protein myths
- Not all proteins should be created equal and through exposure of mythical persuasion you will find that different types of protein influence the body in a variety of ways
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
- Amino acids are protein building blocks and are utilized by all of the body’s cells to perform most important functions. Protein is actually a linear chain of amino acids connected together. The body breaks down the protein that is ingested into amino acids, which it then uses to build the specific proteins the body needs
- A shortage of amino acids can result in a laundry list of health related problems such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Candida, Thyroid disease and much more. Amino acid shortage has also been linked to depression and bi-polar disorder
- With the advent of supplements and vitamins there are now several ways to avoid amino acids deficiency
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