On Sunday, NBC News published a report that posed a question that most Americans have been asking themselves for a while: Is protein a food fad or is it the key to sensible eating? As with most single macronutrient diets, the protein trend was originally derived from a small bit of science and has been supported by non-educated, sedentary individuals.
In my opinion, however, a diet rich in protein (Notice that I did not say JUST PROTEIN), is crucial for muscle maintenance, weight management, and overall wellbeing. This macronutrient aids in the synthesis of enzymes, hormones and cell structures, while helping to balance fluids and build antibodies. Proteins also provide the amino acids that are needed post exercise to help muscles repair and grow. It is the growth of muscles - in conjunction with a weight lifting regimen - that highlights the "diet" qualities of protein. By adding muscle mass, BMRs will increase and in turn, metabolism rates will improve!
When evaluating current protein intakes, it is important to keep in mind that the US Department of Agriculture recommends that adults get .37 grams of protein per pound of body weight each day. That recommendation lends itself nicely to 20 - 25 grams of protein per meal, which can easily be achieved with these recipes!
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