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<P>Protein is a vital nutrient, essential to your

health. In its purest form, protein consists of chains

of amino acids. There are 22 amino acids that combine

to form different proteins, and 8 of these must come

from the foods we eat. Our body uses these amino acids

to create muscles, blood, skin, hair, nails and

internal organs. Proteins help replace and form new

tissue, transports oxygen and nutrients in our blood

and cells, regulates the balance of water and acids,

and is needed to make antibodies. However, too much of

a good thing may not be so good for you. Many people

are putting their health at risk by eating to much

protein. Excessive protein consumption, particularly

animal protein, can result in heart disease, stroke,

osteoporosis, and kidney stones. As important as

protein is for our body, there are many misconceptions

about how much we really need in our diet, and the

best way to obtain it.

<P>The average American eats about twice as much

protein than what is actually required. Some people,

in the pursuit of thinness, are going on high-protein

diets and are eating up to four times the amount of

protein that their body needs. Protein deficiency is

certainly not a problem in America. So exactly how

much protein does your body really need? Much less

than you think. According to the American Heart

Association and the National Institutes of Health, as

little as 50-60 grams of protein is enough for most

adults. This breaks down to about 10-12% of total

calories. Your body only needs .36 grams of protein

per pound of body weight. To calculate the exactamount

you need, multiply your ideal weight by .36. This will

give you your optimum daily protein requirement in

grams. Since the amount of protein needed depends on

the amount of lean body mass and not fat, ideal weight

is used instead of actual weight. Infants, children,

pregnant and nursing women require more protein.

<P>People on high-protein diets are consuming up to

34% of their total calories in the form of protein and

up to 53% of total calories from fat. Most of these

people are unaware of the amount of protein and fat

that is contained in the foods they eat. For instance,

a typical 3-ounce beef hamburger, which is small by

American standards, contains about 22 grams of protein

and 20 grams of fat. You achieve quick weight loss on

these diets because of this high fat content. High fat

foods give you the sensation of feeling full, faster,

so you end up eating fewer total calories. However,

this type of protein and fat combination is not the

healthiest. Animal proteins are loaded with

cholesterol and saturated fat. Many people on these

diets also experience an elevation in their LDL (the

bad) cholesterol when they remain on this diet for

long periods. High levels of LDL cholesterol in the

blood clog arteries and is the chief culprit in heart

disease, particularly heart attack and stroke. So

while you may lose weight in the short-run, you are

putting your cardiovascular health in jeopardy in the

long-run.

<P>Another reason weight loss is achieved on these

high-protein diets, at least temporarily, is actually

due to water loss. The increase in the amount of

protein consumed, especially from meat and dairy

products, raises the levels of uric acid and urea in

the blood. These are toxic by-products of protein

breakdown and metabolism. The body eliminates this

uric acid and urea by pumping lots of water into the

kidneys and urinary tract to help it flush out.

However, a detrimental side effect of this diuretic

response is the loss of essential minerals from the

body, including calcium. The high intake of protein

leaches calcium from the bones, which leads to

osteoporosis.

<P>Medical evidence shows that the body loses an

average of 1.75 milligrams of calcium in the urine for

every 1 gram increase in animal protein ingested.

Additionally, as calcium and other minerals are

leached from our bones, they are deposited in the

kidneys and can form into painful kidney stones. If a

kidney stone becomes large enough to cause a blockage,

it stops the flow of urine from the kidney and must be

removed by surgery or other methods.

<P>Plant-based proteins, like that found in soy,

lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good)

cholesterol. This prevents the build up of arterial

plaque which leads to atherosclerosis (hardening of

the arteries) and heart disease, thus reducing the

risk heart attack and stroke. The amount and type of

protein in your diet also has an important impact on

calcium absorption and excretion. Vegetable-protein

diets enhance calcium retention in the body and

results in less excretion of calcium in the urine.

This reduces the risk of osteoporosis and kidney

problems. Interestingly, kidney disease is far less

common in people who eat a vegetable-based diet than

it is in people who eat an animal-based diet. By

replacing animal protein with vegetable protein and

replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat, like

that found in olive and canola oils, you can avoid the

pitfalls of the typical high-protein diet. You will be

able to improve your health and regulate your weight

while enjoying a vast array of delicious,

nutritionally dense, high fiber foods. Remember, eat

everything in moderation and nothing in excess. Also,

the only healthy way to achieve permanent weight loss

is to burn more calories than you take in. Anything

else is just a gimmick.

<P><B>Author Bio:</B><BR>Monique N. Gilbert holds a

Bachelor of Science degree, is a Certified Personal

Trainer/Fitness Counselor and health advocate. She

began a low-fat, whole-grain, vegetable-rich diet in

the mid-1970's. This introduced her to a healthier way

of eating and became the foundation of her dietary

choices as an adult. She became a full-fledged

vegetarian on Earth Day 1990. Over the years she has

increased her knowledge and understanding about health

and fitness, and the important role diet plays in a

person's strength, vitality and longevity. Monique

feels it is her mission to educate and enlighten

everyone about the benefits of healthy eating and

living. <BR>E-mail: monique<BR>Internet site:

http://www.virtuesofsoy.com

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Protein is a vital nutrient,

essential to your health.

 

In its purest form, protein consists of chains

> of amino acids. There are 22 amino acids that combine

> to form different proteins, and 8 of these must come

> from the foods we eat. Our body uses these amino acids

> to create muscles, blood, skin, hair, nails and

> internal organs. Proteins help replace and form new

> tissue, transports oxygen and nutrients in our blood

> and cells, regulates the balance of water and acids,

> and is needed to make antibodies. However, too much of

> a good thing may not be so good for you. Many people

> are putting their health at risk by eating to much

> protein. Excessive protein consumption, particularly

> animal protein, can result in heart disease, stroke,

> osteoporosis, and kidney stones. As important as

> protein is for our body, there are many misconceptions

> about how much we really need in our diet, and the

> best way to obtain it.

The average American eats about twice as much

> protein than what is actually required. Some people,

> in the pursuit of thinness, are going on high-protein

> diets and are eating up to four times the amount of

> protein that their body needs. Protein deficiency is

> certainly not a problem in America. So exactly how

> much protein does your body really need? Much less

> than you think. According to the American Heart

> Association and the National Institutes of Health, as

> little as 50-60 grams of protein is enough for most

> adults. This breaks down to about 10-12% of total

> calories. Your body only needs .36 grams of protein

> per pound of body weight. To calculate the exactamount

> you need, multiply your ideal weight by .36. This will

> give you your optimum daily protein requirement in

> grams. Since the amount of protein needed depends on

> the amount of lean body mass and not fat, ideal weight

> is used instead of actual weight. Infants, children,

> pregnant and nursing women require more protein.

> <P>People on high-protein diets are consuming up to

> 34% of their total calories in the form of protein and

> up to 53% of total calories from fat. Most of these

> people are unaware of the amount of protein and fat

> that is contained in the foods they eat. For instance,

> a typical 3-ounce beef hamburger, which is small by

> American standards, contains about 22 grams of protein

> and 20 grams of fat. You achieve quick weight loss on

> these diets because of this high fat content. High fat

> foods give you the sensation of feeling full, faster,

> so you end up eating fewer total calories. However,

> this type of protein and fat combination is not the

> healthiest. Animal proteins are loaded with

> cholesterol and saturated fat. Many people on these

> diets also experience an elevation in their LDL (the

> bad) cholesterol when they remain on this diet for

> long periods. High levels of LDL cholesterol in the

> blood clog arteries and is the chief culprit in heart

> disease, particularly heart attack and stroke. So

> while you may lose weight in the short-run, you are

> putting your cardiovascular health in jeopardy in the

> long-run.

> Another reason weight loss is achieved on these

> high-protein diets, at least temporarily, is actually

> due to water loss. The increase in the amount of

> protein consumed, especially from meat and dairy

> products, raises the levels of uric acid and urea in

> the blood. These are toxic by-products of protein

> breakdown and metabolism. The body eliminates this

> uric acid and urea by pumping lots of water into the

> kidneys and urinary tract to help it flush out.

> However, a detrimental side effect of this diuretic

> response is the loss of essential minerals from the

> body, including calcium. The high intake of protein

> leaches calcium from the bones, which leads to

> osteoporosis.

> Medical evidence shows that the body loses an

> average of 1.75 milligrams of calcium in the urine for

> every 1 gram increase in animal protein ingested.

> Additionally, as calcium and other minerals are

> leached from our bones, they are deposited in the

> kidneys and can form into painful kidney stones. If a

> kidney stone becomes large enough to cause a blockage,

> it stops the flow of urine from the kidney and must be

> removed by surgery or other methods.

> Plant-based proteins, like that found in soy,

> lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good)

> cholesterol. This prevents the build up of arterial

> plaque which leads to atherosclerosis (hardening of

> the arteries) and heart disease, thus reducing the

> risk heart attack and stroke. The amount and type of

> protein in your diet also has an important impact on

> calcium absorption and excretion. Vegetable-protein

> diets enhance calcium retention in the body and

> results in less excretion of calcium in the urine.

> This reduces the risk of osteoporosis and kidney

> problems. Interestingly, kidney disease is far less

> common in people who eat a vegetable-based diet than

> it is in people who eat an animal-based diet. By

> replacing animal protein with vegetable protein and

> replacing saturated fat with unsaturated fat, like

> that found in olive and canola oils, you can avoid the

> pitfalls of the typical high-protein diet. You will be

> able to improve your health and regulate your weight

> while enjoying a vast array of delicious,

> nutritionally dense, high fiber foods. Remember, eat

> everything in moderation and nothing in excess. Also,

> the only healthy way to achieve permanent weight loss

> is to burn more calories than you take in. Anything

> else is just a gimmick.

Author Bio: Monique N. Gilbert holds a

> Bachelor of Science degree, is a Certified Personal

> Trainer/Fitness Counselor and health advocate. She

> began a low-fat, whole-grain, vegetable-rich diet in

> the mid-1970's. This introduced her to a healthier way

> of eating and became the foundation of her dietary

> choices as an adult. She became a full-fledged

> vegetarian on Earth Day 1990. Over the years she has

> increased her knowledge and understanding about health

> and fitness, and the important role diet plays in a

> person's strength, vitality and longevity. Monique

> feels it is her mission to educate and enlighten

> everyone about the benefits of healthy eating and

> living.

Internet site:

> http://www.virtuesofsoy.com

 

 

 

 

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