Protein Paradox 01/28/2012
 By now you all know we are eating our way to this protein paradox. The more protein you eat the more fat you burn. There is a growing body of scientific evidence proving that protein is a natural fat burner. Let me tell you about a groundbreaking case study that I researched. This study, based on overweight adolescents, proves my point. The kids who were fed 30 percent more calories daily, all in the form of protein, lost twice as much body fat as those who were fed a high-carb, low-fat, low-calorie diet. This is a powerful example of nutrient partitioning in practice. When the metabolic traffic cop sees starchy carbohydrates approaching, he turns the fat-burning furnaces down. The following are some of the most common questions and statements I have heard from my clients over the years: "If you don't eat meat, chicken, or fish, where do you get your protein?" "You can't get enough protein on a vegan diet." "I tried a vegetarian diet, but I got sick, and I was constantly tired!" "Can I take a supplement to get protein requirements?" "I don’t want to get huge so I don’t eat protein!" "I don’t have muscle I have a lot of fat on this body!" "Protein powder is just for bodybuilders." ...and my personal favorite: "I don’t want to gain muscle I just want to lose fat." I hear these types of comments from all types of people: vegetarians, bodybuilders, sedentary folks, and women to name a few. They seem to have the idea that protein is only for people that do weight training, sports or any other physical activity that requires your muscles to be worked. Myths such as these simply will not go away without the solid facts to prove otherwise. The hard fact that constantly comes to the foreground is that the focus on protein borders on obsession in countries of the Western Hemisphere. One glance at restaurant menus, and the plates that come to the tables, are proof that the centerpiece of the meals are the large serving of meat, chicken or fish frequently smothered in creamy sauces or melted cheese. The portions served at one meal alone come close to fulfilling a day's worth of protein needs. The meat and dairy industries spend billions of dollars to project their message right into your shopping cart through television commercials, magazine ads, and grocery store ads. These powerful industries even recognize the importance of teaching young children "good nutrition" at a very early age. Since the end of World War II they spread their protein message to our youth by providing schools across Canada and the U.S. with colorful charts of the "important food groups" which emphasize meat, dairy products, and eggs. For the decades following World War II, one simply could not ignore the emphasis on protein. Could we fail to ignore the large billboards flaunting larger than life-size images of cheese, eggs, and milk? And who can forget the successful ad campaigns for "Where's the beef?" and "Milk does a body good." The protein message comes at us from all directions, even on bus benches. We recognize that protein is a necessity to a healthy body, and that it is important to replenish our store of protein every day. Because the body doesn't store protein as it does other nutrients, we're aware it must be replaced each day as a source of nourishment for building and repairing new cells, hormones, antibodies, enzymes and muscle tissue. So what are you waiting for? Feed the machine with the foundation for building a lean mean fat-burning machine! Let me help you with some basic protein requirements to get you well on your way. The source of protein does not mean a slab of beef, it could be simply a plant based protein source high in essential amino such as Hemp Seeds, Chia Seeds, even Nopal powder I have used for amino profile source. But please understand that all people require protein, but daily requirements vary, want to know more check our my e-book for more dish from Your Diet Diva Gone Raw.  CommentsLeave a Reply |   Moi:
|
RSS Feed
