High Protein Diet For Men
December 13, 2008
Much has been written, said and debated about the importance of protein packed diet for men who want to build muscle and lose weight, but the benefits of protein have never clearly been outlined for the average male to understand what’s the best source of dietary protein for him. In this article on high protein diet for men we seek to address this lapse.
Dr.Neil Osterweil, MD, states that a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet is currently the hottest thing since sliced bread (which is only low-carb if you take the whole-wheat option and high protein if you consume the multi-grain type).
Protein helps hair, nails and tissue repair; it is used for making enzymes, hormones, and other chemicals needed by the human body and is also an integral building block for bones, cartilage, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. Thus, along with fat and carbs, protein is essential for a nutritionally balanced diet for men as it is a Macronutrient – needed by the body in generous amounts.
However, since the body doesn’t store protein (like it does fat and carbohydrates), so it is easy for men to assume that the answer lies in eating protein through the day, but this is not so, say expert nutritionists. The fact of the matter is that men need less toal protein that they may think and in order to max the benefits of protein packed diets, they must ensure they are receiving these through the better food sources. While teen boys and active men need a min. of 3 servings (7 ounces) daily, they need to gain these by cutting back on sugar, calories but loading up on proteins and fiber.
Breakfast can be protein-packed for men with 30grams derived from natural flax and oats mixed with a scoop of fruit-flavoured whey-protein powder, mixed in milk for optimum nutrition. Lunch can include a protein packed spicy omelette, stuffed with mushroom, spinach, and a tablespoon of cheddar cheese while a post-workout protein shake made of strawberries and banana will help keep the energy levels up and you in top form!
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