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3 Simple Steps For Avoiding Protein Deficiency

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In 1 of my recent posts I said that I was going to start writing more practical articles which should be a lot more useful for visitors to this website. After looking through my website stats last night I noticed that 1 of my most popular articles is on protein deficiency. Based on this I have decided to do a follow up article and provide you with 3 simple steps for avoiding protein deficiency. 1) HAVE PROTEIN WITH YOUR BREAKFAST Most people’s breakfasts contain very little protein. They normally eat carbohydrate heavy foods such as cereal or toast and avoid the protein. If this sounds … [Read more...]

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Protein Supplements and Muscle Building

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Hello everyone.  Today’s article is a guest post from Predator Nutrition who sell a range of competitively priced protein supplements on their website. ----- A bewildering array of different types of dietary sports supplements are available online and in specialist shops these days, all of them claiming to help boost and quicken muscle development in weightlifters, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. So what are the best products on the market? First of all, instead of “what is the best product?” a better would be: “what is the best product for me?” Bodybuilding supplements help … [Read more...]

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7 Adverse Effects Of Protein Deficiency

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Protein is a macronutrient that is essential for the construction, maintenance and repair of all your body's cells.  Your body cannot survive without this nutrient.  Failing to consume enough can have a number of negative side effects and ultimately leads to death. Protein deficiency normally affects people in developing countries who cannot get enough of this nutrient as a result of famine.  It can also affect people in developed countries who make poor dietary choices (usually as a result of fad diets or poverty).  Vegetarians and vegans are also more susceptible to protein deficiency … [Read more...]

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How Much Of Each Macronutrient Should You Consume?

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In my recent post on the macronutrients one of my readers asked the question “how much is too much?” when it comes to these nutrients.  Today I am going to answer that very question and discuss how much of each macronutrient you should consume. HOW MUCH CARBOHYDRATES, FAT AND PROTEIN SHOULD YOU CONSUME? After doing some research I quickly found that there is no concrete answer when it comes to macronutrient consumption.  Some sources suggest going for a high carbohydrate approach.  Others suggest getting the majority of your calories from protein.  Contrastingly, some people believe a high … [Read more...]

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The 3 Macronutrients Explained: Carbohydrates, Fats & Protein

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Over the last few months I have been covering the macronutrients in great detail.  I have discussed what each of them do, the health benefits they provide, the possible drawbacks of consuming too much and some of the top food sources for each.  Today I am going to bring all this information together and tell you everything you need to know about macronturients. WHAT ARE THE MACRONUTRIENTS? The macronutrients are the three main nutrients your body needs need to survive.  Your body needs each macronutrient in relatively large quantities to function properly.  So what are the three … [Read more...]

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6 Top Dietary Sources Of Protein

6 Top Dietary Sources Of Protein

My last few articles have focussed on protein, the health benefits you can enjoy by eating it and the disadvantages of consuming too much.  However, I have not yet given too much attention to the topic of protein sources.  That is why today I want to discuss six of the top dietary sources of protein.  All these sources are healthy foods which provide you with more than just protein and if you do not eat them already I would highly recommend that you add them to your diet. 1) EGGS:- Eggs contain around 5.5g of protein each and are relatively low in calories with a medium egg containing … [Read more...]

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The Disadvantages Of Consuming Too Much Protein

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My last couple of articles have looked at protein and the health benefits it can provide.  Although it is a fantastic macronutrient that acts as the building blocks for your body, protein is is not without its faults.  Consuming too much protein can cause a number of health problems.  In this article I will be discussing some of the potential problems associated with overdosing on protein in greater detail. 1) DEHYDRATION:- According to this study increasing your protein intake can also increase levels of dehydration.  The study looked at five endurance athletes who consumed low, moderate and … [Read more...]

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The Benefits of Protein

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In my last article I looked at protein and touched upon some of the ways it benefits your body. Today I want to expand on this topic and discuss some of the health benefits protein can provide in greater detail. 1) IT BUILDS, MAINTAINS AND REPAIRS CELLS:- Protein is referred to as your body's building blocks for good reason. As you grow your body needs protein to construct every single cell including your bones, your muscles, your skin, your vital organs and your blood vessels. When you are fully grown your body still needs protein to maintain all these cells and also to replace any cells … [Read more...]

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What is Protein?

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Quite a few of my previous articles have covered protein.  However, after looking back at these articles I have decided that I have not given this topic a good enough write up.  That is why today I am going to be writing about protein in greater detail. WHAT IS PROTEIN? Protein is one of the three macronutrients that your body depends upon for survival (carbohydrates and fats are the other two).  It is constructed from carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen which are arranged as long chains of amino acids.  There are 23 amino acids in total and your body requires each one for different … [Read more...]

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Can Meat Help You Lose Weight?

A number of diets recommend that you should increase your intake of meats to lose weight. Certain more extreme diets, such as the Atkins diet suggest that to lose weight you should seriously reduce your intake of carbohydrates and compensate by eating more meat. In this article I will be discussing whether eating more meat really can help you lose weight. First, let's look at the reasoning behind eating more meat to lose weight. By consuming more meat and less carbohydrates you force your body into a state of ketosis where it burns fat for energy instead of the usual carbohydrates. This … [Read more...]

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