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CAN YOU EAT TOO MUCH PROTEIN?
Yes, Short answer: YES. But we don’t yet know how much is too much. Not many people have heard of protein toxicity (1, 2). Even many dietitians and nutritionists are not aware of it. It was the cause of a condition given the name rabbit starvation suffered by unlucky pioneer Americans exploring the far west.…
HIGH PROTEIN, LOW-GI DIET AND BODY COMPOSITION
A high-protein, low-glycemic index (GI) diet combined with an exercise program can achieve significant changes in body composition and metabolic health after just 6 weeks, according to the findings of a new study. The study included 44 men aged 30-40 years with abdominal obesity. They were randomly allocated to one of three groups: An exercise…
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THE PORTFOLIO DIET FOR PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
The Portfolio Diet is a plant-based dietary approach designed to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of common cardiovascular diseases like heart disease and stroke. As the name suggests, it includes a select “portfolio” of foods, comprised of 5 key pillars, each consumed daily: 50 g of plant-based proteins such as soy, soy milk…
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HIGH PROTEIN, LOW GI FOODS AND BEVERAGES
In wealthy Western nations where animal-based protein foods are relatively cheap and abundant, it’s easy to think of a high protein diet as one based on meat, poultry and/or seafood. Indeed, popular high protein diet books are usually constructed around eating animal-based protein foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. As illustrated in this months Diabetes…
GI VALUES OF SOME HIGH PROTEIN, LOW GI FOODS
As discussed in this month’s edition of Perspectives, you don’t need to eat meat, poultry and seafood with low GI carbs – a broad variety of high protein, low GI foods are commonly consumed in many parts of the world, and many can be enjoyed by vegetarians and vegans. To help illustrate this, in this…
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LENTILS
Protein is the rock star nutrient of the moment. Protein is used to promote weight-loss as it offers satiety benefits for those on energy (calorie/kilojoule) restricted diets. Protein-rich products are also promoted for weight gain, most conspicuously to young men wanting to boost muscle to look larger, stronger and more imposing. Protein is also…
THE GOOD CARBS KITCHEN
BAKED SALMON WITH WARM LENTIL SALAD 0:08 Prep • 0:12 cook • 4 Servings • Main• Everyday INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup reduced-fat plain yoghurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 x 125g skinless salmon fillets 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large carrots,…
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