So, what exactly do I want you to put on your plate to meet those protein needs to help you lose weight and build your biceps? How Much Protein Do We Actually Need? How much protein you’re eating is probably not as important as the kind of protein you’re eating. Approximately 50 ...
I was under the impression that animal protein was hard on my body, but now, through my own experience and after doing some research of my own, I am confident that eating a balanced diet that includes one gram of protein per pound of body weight is safe and right for me. Much of my...
When should my baby drink cow’s milk? Don’t give your baby cow’s milk as a main drink before his first birthday. This is because it is too low inironto meet your baby’s needs. Sometimes, the protein in cow’s milk can trigger an allergic reaction – please see ourMilk Allergy ...
When I first became sexually active, I quickly realized that the only person responsible for my pleasure was me. Sure, I enjoyed partner participation and communicating what did and didn’t feel good, but the onus of my orgasm fell on me. Knowing I could give myself such pleasure without ...
Your body needs this, but most of us get more than we need. It makes you hold on to -- or retain -- water and can cause more serious health problems like high blood pressure. And it’s not just the saltshaker you should avoid: If you’re like many Americans, most of your salt ...
Nuts are little bundles of nutrients, saysLaura Burak, RD, CDN, author ofSlim Down With Smoothies. They contain antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, plant-based protein and heart-healthy fats: all essential substances your body needs to function optimally now and for years to...
When it comes to health and performance, eating high quality protein from healthy animals is one of the most powerful weapons we have to fight obesity, muscle wasting, and premature aging. Today we’re back with our friend Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a functiona
Diets tend to be self-defeating programs, even if we ignore the many other problems we have already mentioned. Yourmetabolism, for example needs to be considered. Your basic metabolism is the rate at which your body uses calories. This varies from person to person and even within the person...
not the stomach. If the veterinarian determines acid reflux is the problem, solid food may be withheld from the dog for a few days while they are fed in another way, such as with a gastric tube or intravenously. The dog is then put on a low-fat and low-protein diet in which smaller...
For the other 25%, it needs glucose. And 50g of total carbs usually don’t cut it. So, the missing glucose is produced via gluconeogenesis - either from the protein in your food or by digesting your own muscle. The problem is that if you overdo the protein, it will take you out of...