Protein
We hardly ever eat straight protein, but get it from foods like meats, fish, and soy, along with fats and carbohydrates in a protein package. Almost all reasonable diets provide enough protein for your body to break down into the building blocks knows as amino acids.
Recent interest in protein has been created by studies showing that diets high in protein and low in carbohydrates are at least as effective as low fat higher carbohydrate diets. Severe lack of protein can cause malnutrition diseases, but there is little evidence that high levels of protein do anything harmful.
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- Q Should I eat protein if I am physically active?
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Studies clearly demonstrate that active people don't eat enough protein to optimize muscle endurance and recovery. And that doesn't apply only to men, either. Inadequate protein intake is perhaps the leading nutritional blunder among active... Full Answer
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- Q How can I add extra protein to the foods in my diet?
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Tanya Zuckerbrot, Nutrition & DieteticsThere are many ways to add extra protein to your diet. Protein is a great addition because with only 7 calories per gram it fills you up without filling you out. Although protein on has 7 calories per gram many sources are high in saturated fats such as... Full Answer
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- Q What are some healthy proteins I can eat for breakfast?
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The notes below show how you can eat healthy proteins -- from a variety of sources -- for breakfast: Instead of the usual scrambled eggs, try scrambled tofu or egg whites with fresh, chopped vegetables and herbs. Serve a high-protein fruit... Full Answer
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- Q What grains contain gluten?
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Margaret Floyd, Nutrition & DieteticsGrains that contain gluten include: Barley: Barley is best known as a malt base for beer or as an ingredient in soups and stews. Bulgur: Bulgur is wheat that has been parboiled, dried and ground. Couscous: Couscous has a healthy feel to it, but... Full Answer
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- Q What is gluten sensitivity?
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Dr. Mark Hyman, Integrative MedicineA gluten sensitivity is actually an autoimmune disease that creates inflammation throughout the body, with wide-ranging effects across all organ systems including your brain, heart, joints, digestive tract, and more. It can be the single cause... Full Answer
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- Q What are good sources of protein?
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Dr. Bill Salt, GastroenterologyRegarding protein intake, we recommend that you: eat more vegetable protein: soy foods, other legumes (beans, lentils), whole grains, seeds, and nuts eat less meat, poultry, and other foods of animal origin if you eat fish, select varieties... Full Answer
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- Q What are very lean meats?
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Very lean meats contain 0-4% fat. This isn't a category comprised solely of bland chicken. Within this group, you'll also find pork loin chops, pork tenderloin, beef, turkey breast, and even some low-fat chicken or turkey sausages. If you don't see any... Full Answer
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- Q What are medium-fat meats?
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Medium fat meats contain up to 15% fat. This is the highest fat-content beef, and what we typically purchase just because we may not read the label. I often hear that my clients believe grass-fed beef is leaner, but they are sadly mistaken. Full Answer
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- Q How do I add more protein to my diet?
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Laura Russell, Nutrition & DieteticsThe typical person is usually over eating protein. If you are having 3oz of meat, poultry, fish (deck of cards size) for two meals of the day plus a serving of low fat dairy or cheese and including vegetables and whole grains you are probably already... Full Answer
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- Q How much protein does food contain?
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Dr. Andrea Pennington, Integrative MedicineHere is a guide to common protein-rich foods: Cottage cheese (nonfat): 1 cup has 28 grams Milk (nonfat): 1 cup has 10 grams Mozzarella cheese (nonfat): 1-ounce stick has 8 grams Yogurt (nonfat, sugar-free): 6-ounce carton has 5 grams Beef (lean):... Full Answer
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