Protein
Myths and Reality
There
are lots of misconceptions out there about the body's
protein needs. We hope this tip provides some clarity
on the issue.
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Protein doesn't build muscle--exercise does! True,
protein plays a key role in helping the muscles
repair and rebuild once a workout has taken place.
But you won't gain any muscle mass simply by eating
protein. You've got to strength train on a regular
basis.
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Most of us don't need to eat extra protein if we
start exercising more. For most people who work
out, 0.5 to 0.75 grams of protein per pound of body
weight is plenty (e.g., 75 to 115 grams for a 150-pound
person). Most of us get more than our required amount
without even trying. And high-performance athletes,
such as bodybuilders, who do have higher protein
needs (0.6 to 0.9 grams per pound), usually get
ample amounts because they're eating higher quantities
of food anyway.
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Although you don't need large amounts of protein,
you should eat it frequently throughout the day.
Protein should be part of almost every meal and
snack. (One key exception: anything eaten within
an hour before exercise should have just carbohydrates
and no protein.).
I
welcome any comments, suggestions, and/or objections
anyone may have concerning this article. Please
email me at DrKofi@koflexsports.com
with suggestions of topics would like me to discuss
here.
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