Although there has been some debate in terms of the high-protein diets that people are partaking in, there is no denying the importance of protein as a daily element in our lives. It serves numerous functions for our bodies which can be proven by the fact that it makes up 75% of our weight and ...
Introduction For the normal person, protein is good. But how many of us are normal in every way? There can be a situation in which all amino acids are good except for one. That one amino acid can be a killer. We see this in celiac disease and in PKU. There are other situations in ...
Most people consume enough protein without giving it too much thought. Protein is pretty easy to come by from a variety of plant and animal sources, so it’s not hard for most of us to meet our body’s protein requirements throughout the day. Parents with picky toddlers, especially toddlers who refuse milk, may worry whether ...
When trying to lose weight, many people overemphasize calorie reduction. While it’s a good thing to be aware of calorie counts, your emphasis should be more on when and what you eat and not simply how many calories there are. Drastically reducing your calorie intake will not only sabotage your efforts to boost metabolism, it ...
When you think of protein, you probably think of meat or other animal products. But there are many powerful plant-based foods with protein to be found. This article describes just a few of these foods, their benefits, and some ideas on how you can add them to your diet. 1. Chick peas: Just one 7-oz. ...
Nutritionists often offer conflicting advice from each other. Many guidelines are similar. Guidelines may vary, but they often overlap. Every food provides something different. Foods that are rich sources of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients are the powerhouses of a successful nutrition plan. Experts claim that the trick is to include a variety of ...
While I’m not choosing to raise my child to be a vegetarian (and in fact I am not a vegetarian myself), I understand the benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables and whole grains, and low in most meats. My 9-month old is currently a “veggie” baby and I plan to keep him ...
