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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Weight Loss Research on Protein Diets

By Dr. Don Redicott

As you might have discovered, it is crucial to take in protein to sustain a wholesome diet. Proteins are the fundamental building block for numerous body tissues .Other components such as enzymes, skin, hair, nails, bones, connective and muscle tissue. Protein comprises anywhere from 15-20 percent of the average individuals body weight. It is very monumental to preserve this part in order to experience a healthy lifestyle.

The major sources of protein are found in foods such as meats, poultry, tofu, and eggs. Protein can also be found in dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. Other very good sources of protien are in protein drinks and shakes, and good quality meal replacement drinks. You should talk to your physician or other health care professional your use to find out what amount of protein is recommended for your individual body type. However, for the majority of people the recommended daily intake is around 45 to 55 grams every day, based on a 1800 to 2400 calorie diet. Of course, some people may require more or less protein depending on various personal aspects such as diet, amount of exercise, age and weight. Athletes, ( including weekend warriors) body builders, and anyone who exercises heavily on a regular basis will require more protein to build and maintain muscle. Some groups who might require more protein than average are people with chronic illnesses or those prone to get sick including seniors, and bariatric, renal, cancer, and surgical patients.

Want more protein and don't want to consume all the extra calories? Protein powders are a powdery mixture of dietary supplements and other ingredients such as whey, whey isolate, creatine, calcium caseinate, isopure and isapro. They are a great source of protein because they are easy to consume and digest. Just think, you can get the same amount or even more protein by just by drinking a high quality protein shake then by eating a steak dinner, or eating a bunch of eggs, but the protein shake is much easier to make and it is better for your digestive system. The protein powder is added to water, milk or any other favorite beverage to make a protein shake. You will be able to make a tasty protein shake by adding fruit or yogurt and milk.

Have you heard of another form of protein supplements called liquid proteins? Liquid proteins can be made from collagen hydrolysate, or a fruit enzyme called predigested papain. Liquid proteins are protein molecules that have been broken down into free amino acids and polypeptides, which increases your protein absorption. Liquid proteins can be easily and unnoticeably mixed in with assorted foods and beverages. There are a few brands of liquid proteins availale in the marketplace nowadays. To name just a few, Pro-Stat, Isapro, Proteinex and, IsoPure. The chief benefits to liquid proteins are they allow vast amounts of good protein in a much smaller amount of substance.

If you don't like the idea of protein shakes or liquid protein you can find other additional protein in other nutritional supplements. Boost Plus and Ensure Plus are dietary shakes with protein. Another way to find protein is in protein bars. Protein bars are tasty and convenient for on-the-go protein consumption. However, a major disadvantage of protein bars is they are often times very high in fats and sugars. - 17274

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