Question 1

how important is protein in your diet?

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Extremely: Our tissues are made of protein. Muscles, hair, joints, blood, skin are all proteins. Without protein in the diet, the body will waste away its own muscles.

Question 2

kickboxing and diet can i take protein?

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Yes: Your total protein intake should not be more than  1 gram for each pound of weight. Try to drink plenty of fluids- at least a gallon a day. When choosing  proteins- try to choose unsaturated fats from lean meats, fowl, fish, beans, legumes and dairy products.

Question 3

is protein an important part of your diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Protein is the building block needed for important enzymatic functions, building of new cells, building of muscle, etc.  Without it we start to atrophy and begin the degenerative process.  Plant based proteins are the most healthy sources such as nuts, seeds, legumes, lentils, beans and plant proteins (chia, maca, pea, hemp, brown rice).  Then choose fish, followed by poultry, wild game, seafood, .

Question 4

what is high-protein diets do for your body?

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Better enable you to: Better enable you to put on muscle with exercise and help the body recover from exercise. ! gram/ 2.2 lbs of body weight is the most you should ingest!

Question 5

what do i do to get protein in my daily diet?

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Depends: If you eat dairy products you can try greek yogurt or cottage cheese (otherwise soy/almond/coconut yogurt). Non dairy sources include chia seeds, beans, lentils, quinoa, eggs, artichokes, broccoli, avocado, asparagus, tofu, peas, spinach, beet greens, peanuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, garbanzo beans.

Question 6

what's a good way to add more protein to diet?

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Protein shakes.: Easy; premixed; refrigerated. I like eas at 17g and premier which has 30g, both in an eleven oz serving. They taste quite good and come in several flavors. At sam's club; walmart, costco, krogers!

Question 7

what happens if i have excess protein in my diet?

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Usually nothing: Some people can develop a disease called gout based on the build up of purines, which are derived from the breakdown of proteins. This can occur if your kidneys aren't working well or you consume really excessive amounts of protein. If you eat a normal diet, excess protein in general is a non-issue.

Question 8

could you give me diet with high protein content?

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Not sure: Exactly what you mean.  Do you mean specific meals, if so, that will be difficult to do in this small space.  Consider a formal HealthTap Prime consultation, otherwise consider high protein foods like lean meats, eggs, legumes(beans/lentils).

Question 9

how much protein appropriate in an athletes diet?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on your body's demand, as well as whether your intention is to build muscle mass. Protein is used for enzymatic development as well as muscle build. You should adjust your protein intake based on those needs.

Question 10

what are some healthy diets that are low in protein?

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Low protein is NG: The long term effect of a low fat, low protien diet is malnutrition. Used for a short time (4-6 weeks) a low fat diet can be employed for weight loss. However, the long lerm effects of low fat diets are miserable. A low fat - high carb diet will lead to high Insulin levels, high triglcyerides, low hdl, metabolic syndrome and finally high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.

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