Protein myths are found all over the Internet and in health books. I was flipping through Arnold Schwarzenegger's huge bodybuilding book the other day and it is full of inaccurate information. Some of these myths have some partial scientific evidence behind them. Some don't.
Let's take a look at the top 3 protein myths:
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Myth #1: "You must eat all 8 essential amino acids in every meal."
The proteins in our food and in our bodies are made up of amino acids. One of the most common protein myths is that you must eat all 8 essential amino acids in every meal, and in specific ratios.
This idea is not new, and it's not true. While it is true that if you go for a long time without getting the 8 essential amino acids, you can develop a deficiency. But your cells hold them in reserve for at least a couple of days.
If you consume a variety of whole plant foods during your week, you have nothing to worry about. And then your digestive system will be really happy to digest simple meals with less foods.
Myth #2: "Protein from animals is better for you than protein from plants."
This is definitely another of the common protein myths, but the truth is plant foods give all the same essential amino acids as animal foods. Yes, even vegetables have protein.
In fact, focusing on getting enough meat instead of getting a wide variety of quality plant foods will probably leave you deficient in minerals and with an excess of fat and maybe protein. Plus, unless you buy organic meat, conventional farming practices are loading your meat with pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and so on, and who wants that?
Myth #3: "Eat a lot of protein. The more, the better."
Another of the protein myths I often hear is that we should eat as much protein as we can. If some protein is good and helps to build muscle, more is even better and will give you even bigger muscles, right?
The way to build muscle is not by eating protein, but by exercising. Even then, overall caloric intake is the limiting factor for muscle mass gains, not protein intake.
A low-meat or vegan or vegetarian diet can easily meet your protein requirements, even if you are a competitive athlete. Then you don't have to worry about the excessive saturated fat and other unhealthy aspects of meat.
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Black Friday Labrada Nutrition Low Carb Lean Body Hi-Protein Meal Replacement Shake, Vanilla Ice Cream, 2.29-Ounce Packets (Pack of 20) Feature
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- Low in fat; only 12 grams of carbs per serving; no added sugar
- Contains over 9,000 mg of BCAAs per serving; provides athletes with a constant source of protein
- Lab-tested by an independent lab for purity and potency
- Carb Watchers Lean Body is also low in sugar, fat, and sodium
- Contain high quality protein, carbohydrates and essential vitamins and minerals
- Instant, delicious meal replacement drink mix that provides extra protein and nutrients that athletes need
Black Friday Labrada Nutrition Low Carb Lean Body Hi-Protein Meal Replacement Shake, Vanilla Ice Cream, 2.29-Ounce Packets (Pack of 20) Overview
This Labrada Nutrition Lean Body Meal Replacement Shake comes in a low-carb formula with a delicious taste and no added sugar. The Low Carb Lean Body Shake is designed to provide training athletes with a concentrated source of protein and essential nutrients in an easy-to-use, low-carbohydrate drink.Each easy-to-open packet stirs into 16 ounces of ice-cold water to make a smooth, delicious shake. Each packet of Low Carb Lean Body contains 42 grams of high-quality protein, only 12 grams of carbohydrates, and 24 essential vitamins and minerals. Each serving also contains 10 grams of Glutamine and Glutamic Acid and over 9000 mg of Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's).
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