protein amount
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kathryn
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Yes, one can get too much protein (and most Americans do!). Protein (especially animal protein) is very acidifying, and can lead to kidney problems (from the body having to process it) as well as leaching of minerals from the bones in order to buffer the acidifying affects of it. Excess protein also has a negative effect oon the immune system (though sufficient amounts of protein benefit the immune system).
You can most certainly get enough protein through diet alone (nature wouldn't have made it otherwise). In fact, in studies on the effects of insufficient protein, it is difficult for researchers to find a diet that is sufficiently low in protein to cause a nitrogen imbalance in the body (a sign of not enough protein).
That being said, I like to make a morning smoothie with protein powder in (either pea/rice blend or hemp protein powder, or a combo of the two), just to make sure I get that extra boost in the morning (because I'm not a big breakfast eater otherwise). And when I workout hard, I sometimes will also have a smoothie made from a brazil nut protein powder with maca and goji berries.
You can most certainly get enough protein through diet alone (nature wouldn't have made it otherwise). In fact, in studies on the effects of insufficient protein, it is difficult for researchers to find a diet that is sufficiently low in protein to cause a nitrogen imbalance in the body (a sign of not enough protein).
That being said, I like to make a morning smoothie with protein powder in (either pea/rice blend or hemp protein powder, or a combo of the two), just to make sure I get that extra boost in the morning (because I'm not a big breakfast eater otherwise). And when I workout hard, I sometimes will also have a smoothie made from a brazil nut protein powder with maca and goji berries.
acatalina
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I think you can, but if you are mixing it with complex carbs you shouldn't have a problem.
If you are eating nothing but protien (like atkins diet)It is really hard on your kidneys.I have read it is ok for like 2 weeks, but more than that is bad. I probably eat at least 90 grams a day or more , but I eat alot of fiber.
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If you are eating nothing but protien (like atkins diet)It is really hard on your kidneys.I have read it is ok for like 2 weeks, but more than that is bad. I probably eat at least 90 grams a day or more , but I eat alot of fiber.
Anne
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i bought milk and egg protein at the grocery store which has in a serving of 2 Tblsp 21 g protein,2g sugar,2g carbs,plus lots of other vitamins. i add it to a smoothe after workout or maybe even add it to oatmeal with bb/or cottage cheese in the morning,though i usually have peanut butter on wheat toast in the morning.for lunch a chicken sandwich and fruit. for dinner chicken,turkey,or fish and vegies.for snack,clementines or banana. thanks for the info.you have always been a great help on cathe.com!
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rjroubi
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From what I believe (and have been reading lately) is that we don't really need as much as have been pushed to believe (ah, the Protein Myth) and the standard American diet usually provides far more than we need. Chis Carmichael (Lance Armstrong's trainer) says consuming over 0.9gms of protein per pound has no additional benefit. The problem ,he says, is that science has shown is you can convert some of the excess protein to glycogen in the liver but much of the rest is converted to fat for storage. In other words oversupplemention with protein is really a waste of money.(Carmichael, C., Food for Fitness. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2004)
Another interesting web source and I do hope this posts:
http://ag.arizona.edu/NSC/new/sn/03Protein Needs.pdf
There are so many different thoughts and theories on protein....you just will have to pick and choose what is right for you. On another note.... there is no other food source that provides more satiety than protein...that's why I have a little at every meal
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HTH,
Robin:9
Another interesting web source and I do hope this posts:
http://ag.arizona.edu/NSC/new/sn/03Protein Needs.pdf
There are so many different thoughts and theories on protein....you just will have to pick and choose what is right for you. On another note.... there is no other food source that provides more satiety than protein...that's why I have a little at every meal
. HTH,
Robin:9
melisspriss76
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Thank you very much Robin... this info helped me a lot!