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  Debunking the Protein Myths: The Truth About How Much and What Type of Proteins are Best for You

  Like friends, you can still get your complete proteins by combining different plant sources like beans, rice, to ensure you're getting all those essential aminos. And there's also some really cool stuff like quinoa out there, which actually is a complete protein. How much protein is actually enough? Well, that answer depends on a few factors, including your age, your activity level and, ultimately, what are your health and lifestyle goals. Now, the RDA, or recommended daily allowance for protein, is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. Now, that's 56 grams per day for the average man and 46 grams per day for the average woman. But hold on. If you're active especially if you're hitting the gym, lifting weights, training for a sport or just really active and on your feet a lot and moving around daily, you're going to need more.

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  Debunking the Protein Myths: The Truth About How Much and What Type of Proteins are Best for You

  Hey there, 2% Collective Warriors. Welcome back to another episode of the 2% Solution. I'm your host, Dai Manuel, and today we're diving into one of the most talked about topics in the health and fitness world protein. Yep, that magical macronutrient that seems to be on everyone's mind, whether it's online influencers, health and wellness professionals. Gosh, even my mom was talking about how much protein she gets in her diet. You know because, especially when it comes to bodybuilding, losing or releasing body fat and just overall feeling like boss. But here's the big question how much protein is really enough? Are you getting too little, too much or just the right amount? Let's break it down and figure out what's best for you. First things first. Why is protein so important? Protein is like the building block of life.

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  Debunking the Protein Myths: The Truth About How Much and What Type of Proteins are Best for You

  I mean it's going down the stairs on your bum is really annoying. Well, wouldn't it be nice to cut down that recovery time by a little bit For sure? Now for those that are lactose intolerant or, like me, trying to avoid lactose or prefer plant-based options. Pea protein, soy protein and rice protein are all the most popular alternatives you'll see now. However, they may not be as quickly absorbed as whey and they might require blending with other protein sources to achieve complete amino acid profile. And just so you know most of the store bought uh supplementation and protein supplementation, they've already, especially if you're sources to achieve complete amino acid profile.

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  Protein: Elevate Your Health with the Building Blocks of Life

  Hey there, fit Fam, welcome back to your weekly dose of the 2% Solution Podcast. It's Tit Friyay and we're about to unravel the mysteries of the mighty macronutrient that has more drama than a reality TV show. Yup, you guessed it we're talking all about protein. Picture this a world where chicken isn't just for clucking and eggs aren't just for Easter. Hey folks, protein is the unsung hero of your plate and today we're singing his praises, myth-busting like ghostbusters and giving you the skinny on getting well, not so skinny. First let's tackle protein. Myth number one High protein diets are a one-way ticket to Kidneyville. Spoiler alert if you've got a pair of healthy kidneys, they can handle the protein party. All nutrition researchers looked high and low and found zilch evidence of the high protein horror show on your kidneys.

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  Protein: Elevate Your Health with the Building Blocks of Life

  For those days when the thought of cooking is as appealing as a root canal, protein powder swoops in like the culinary Calvary. Whisk it into your oatmeal or brownie mix. You're not just bacon, you're biohacking. But here's the kicker Protein is like your dietary bouncer, keeping you fuller for longer. Perfect for plain defense against the snack attacks. High protein diets are like VIP passes to satiated city, and they're handing them out like flyers on the strip, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. And imagine this you're lounging on the couch, binge, watching your favorite series and your body is torching calories like it's getting paid Thanks to that thermic effect on food. Chomping on protein is like cranking up the metabolic thermostat. Science says so. Just check out the Journal of American Medical Association.

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  Why Starting Your Day with One of the 7 Best Breakfast Proteins Will Change Your Life

  You know people presume that if I take some protein powder and I mix it in my smoothie, I'm going to get just shredded and be all muscular and I'm like, uh, no, while protein it's crucial for muscle building you also got a couple of with regular strength training exercises to see the muscle growth. All right. Just eating protein alone is not going to build muscle. It's definitely great, it's part of the building blocks that help do that, but the training is actually what stimulates that muscle growth and creates that evolutionary response in us where our body has to adapt to the stresses that we're putting in under. More on that in a future episode. For sure, I've had some past episodes where I've talked about this. But realize this if you're someone that believes if you eat too much protein you're going to get big and bulky, I hate to break the bubble. It's not going to Okay.

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  Protein: Elevate Your Health with the Building Blocks of Life

  And what happens when we find ourselves in that lull? We usually reach for some sort of instant gratification, something sugary, sweet, to give us an instant sugar kick, which again spikes that energy, at least that perceived energy that we have. But we know it's short lived. That energy-effective protein is much longer lasting, so you feel more full, more energized, longer. Anyways, translation for the non-metric mates 0.5 to 0.9 grams per pound. All right. So it's not just for Hulk smashing, it's about nurturing every fiber of your bean, for that metabolic mojo. Now for the longevity league. More protein means you're fortifying your fortress, keeping bones sturdy, muscles merry and your metabolic health humming like a 67 Mustang. But let's cut to the chase. How do you actually up your protein game without turning your kitchen into a 24-7 diner?

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  Why Starting Your Day with One of the 7 Best Breakfast Proteins Will Change Your Life

  Up here in Canada they love their double doubles, but, tim Hortons, you know, that's two creams, two sugars and a coffee, and they usually have a muffin or a donut on the side. So you can imagine whoa, not much protein in that at all, and so the sugars get burned through real quick. Also, we got that quick caffeine high, which also starts to dehydrate us because we probably haven't drank enough water. So it's just. You know, you might feel great for that first hour, 90 minutes, but what happens? Mid-morning? We start to feel like gosh. I need another shot of adrenaline. Give me another double double, right On the double, and I like to to invite people you know, just just take stock on how you feel in the day, check in every once in a while. It's like jeez, that thing I had for lunch.