Archive for the ‘Protein Diets’ Category
Monday, August 17th, 2009
- Protein and the amino acids that make up protein are the building blocks of all the cells in the human body. In order for your body to properly function there must be an adequate intake of daily protein. Protein deficiency is a serious threat to overall health and in severe cases can lead to death
- A lack of protein in the diet can be common among certain populations of people. Those who are severely economically disadvantaged or those who choose to eat a specific diet void of protein such as vegetarians
- A low protein diet is an unhealthy lifestyle which can lead to not only health problems but mental issues as well. There are several warning signs if you are protein deficient and it can be dealt with rather easily
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Sunday, August 16th, 2009
- Protein is the building block of all the human cells in the body. Without adequate protein intake your bodily systems cannot properly function. Protein absorption is an often overlooked topic, but nevertheless important. Your body can’t effectively use the protein it intakes if it is not absorbed into your system
- In combination with the protein foods and supplements you’re probably already taking there is a secret weapon to help you get the best protein and amino acids absorption. That secret weapon is fiber
- Yes fiber. As it turns out fiber is not just necessary for the baby boomer set who want to avoid constipation and maintain regularity. Fiber was first though to make it harder for your body to absorb minerals but new studies are finding the opposite is true and that it actually aids protein absorption
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Saturday, August 15th, 2009
- Let’s face it. It’s hard work to hit the gym week in and week out pushing out rep after rep trying to build muscle and get lean. You want to perform your best so you want a supplement that will perform its best for you. Proto whey protein is a supplement that truly proves that not all protein is created equal
- The one protein bar that stands out above the rest is the proto whey power crunch bar. This delicious muscle building energy snack will keep you ahead of the competition in and out of the gym because of its specifically engineered hydrolyzed whey protein
- Most protein bars taste and feel like cardboard. Proto whey protein crunch bars satisfy that sweet tooth and help you stay on the right track with your eating habits. The peanut butter crème actually tastes like peanut butter as do the other delicious flavors
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
- Digestion is a problem for millions of Americans. Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars on research to improve digestive problems. Digestion supplements have been shown to improve protein digestion, which leads increased overall health and stomach comfort
- Proper fat digestion is also important to the body. Good fats provide muscle recovery and support as well as brain function
- By taking advantage of digestion supplements along with improving your diet digestion problems can improve and even be fully cured
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Saturday, August 8th, 2009
- The old adage of more is not necessarily better certainly rings true when it comes to protein consumption. It seems like everyone is consuming copious amounts of protein in order to lose weight or get bigger
- The fact of the matter is that protein overdose can occur and the health ramifications are real. Daily protein is critical to overall health but in recent years with the advent of high protein diets some individuals have taken it too far
- High protein diets can be quite healthy when done right. Individuals can lose weight and improve their overall health. But as with most things in life too much of a good thing can be dangerous
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
- With all the fad diets and nutritional information in the media it’s hard to know what nutritional plan works best. Several studies have shown that people who follow a high protein diet with low levels of fat and cholesterol successfully lose weight. More importantly, they lose the weight and they are able to keep it off because the diet allows you to eat normal everyday foods
- Proteins are the building blocks of the human body. Proteins are composed of chains of twenty different kinds of amino acids. Within the human body protein makes up enzymes, antibodies, hormones, hair, bone, nail, teeth, hemoglobin and skin
- When fat and cholesterol levels are low combined with high levels of protein the body naturally becomes a calorie and fat burning machine. Research is now showing a high protein diet with a low fat level is just as effective as the high fat high protein diets out there
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Friday, July 31st, 2009
- A common struggle for vegetarians is getting adequate protein. Being knowledgeable of vegetarian protein sources is critical to overall health.
- Many sources other than meat, chicken and fish contain high levels of protein. Even for those who are on a vegan diet that does not allow any animal products including dairy can still get all of the protein they need.
- Protein from non-animal sources is not complete protein source. It is important to use several different protein sources to reach adequate levels of intake.
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009
- Bariatric surgery, although risky and pervasive, has been shown to help patients lose a dramatic amount of weight
- Surgery itself is not the end all, but only the beginning of a life long journey to keep the pounds off. To stay successful a bariatric protein diet rich in bariatric whey protein should be formulated and strictly adhered to
- Not having a bariatric diet plan can lead to gaining the weight back and in some cases serious health problems and even death
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Thursday, July 9th, 2009
- Diets rich in protein and low in carbohydrates have proven to be effective for losing weight
- With so many diet plans out there, which are the best protein diets to follow? Is Atkins best? What about South beach? Having the nutritional understanding will help you be able to properly choose which plan is the best for you
- When understanding the effects of protein on your body you are better able to incorporate a plan that you can stick with by making it a part of your lifestyle, not just a temporary gimmick
- Achieving significant weight loss with protein works but you’ve got to work it. The reason these protein diets work is because all of the science behind eating high protein and low carb
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