Question 1

what foods can help add calories on a low carb, high protein diet?

Accepted Answer

See below: Meat, eggs fish , cheese at times , poultry..To start. You can find information at www.Weighstation.Net see newsletters and dietitian..Hope this helps.

Question 2

what is an adequate protein diet?

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Protein: Protein is in every living cell in the body. Our bodies need protein from the foods we eat to build and maintain bones, muscles and skin. We get proteins in our diet from meat, dairy products, nuts and certain grains and beans. 

The average person needs 50 to 65 grams of protein each day. This is the amount in four ounces of meat plus a cup of cottage cheese.

Question 3

is protein diet an effective way to train?

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No: You should have a well balanced diet without supplements.

Question 4

what can be done to define abs without paying for protein diet or any other diet?

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See details: Lose, weight, minimize carbs and do ab exercises several times a week.

Question 5

is no carb all protein diet beneficial?

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Not that way: Your diet have to be balanced and you do need some carbs as well as fats in your diet
for adults
if you are consuming 2000 cals per day 
fat 25%
carbs 45%
protein 30%
that is if you are ideal weight.

Question 6

need to follow lower protein diet.....is popcorn a good choice?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Corn is not the best source of nutrition. The amino acid (protein) profile is not well balanced. It is better to go with non-starchy vegetables rather than grains. For your protein that you do eat stay with whole foods that contain close to complete proteins. This is a good reference- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/protein.html

Question 7

do athletes have more injuries when they eat a low-protein diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: On a low protein diet body burns the muscle for extra calorie needs - like sports activity so is important to balance the diet for increased body needs.

Question 8

what are the bad consequences of doing an only protein diet like dukan diet?

Accepted Answer

Acidosis: Your body needs sugar to run- in an only protein diet, your body breaks down fat to make ketones for energy to run the heart brain and muscles. Too many ketones can result in ketoacidosis.  Ketoacidosis can become dangerous to your body chemistry.

Question 9

how true is it that people who eat a very low protein diet being more gullible?

Accepted Answer

No: None whatsoever. You, though, are gullible if you believe that.

Question 10

my friend told me a protein diet is the best and easiest way to lose weight fast, is this true?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Following a low carb high protein ketogenic  diet is a safe way to lose weight fairly rapidly. Basically have 2-4 oz of protein with each meal, no starch or sugar (only green veggies and berries and melons) as your source of carb and plant and fish based fat and your should be able to lose the weight. For exercise best is spinning and circuit training.

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