Sunday, February 15, 2015

America's Protein Craze Is Hurting Our Health

The average American currently consumes three to five times the needed amount of daily protein, and most of us aren't training to be competitive athletes or bodybuilders. While we take protein to be a vessel of robust health, we continue to lead sedentary lives. And when we don't exercise, the body quickly stores any and all excess protein as fat.

"In fact, consistent protein overload will flood the kidneys, and cause digestive issues, nausea, harm to your brain and nervous system, and unusual weight gain. You’ll also be putting your body at risk of developing more serious long-term health problems, such as a buildup of amino acids, insulin, ammonia, and other toxic substances in your bloodstream."

Likewise, when dietitians recommend foods high in protein, they are not talking about bacon and hamburgers. Non-animal sources of protein include the Japanese vegetable dish edamame, which packs 16 grams of protein per cup, chia seeds, quinoa, lentils, Greek yogurt, tempeh, nut butters, and chickpeas.

- More Here

No comments: