Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body
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Fat and protein breakdown
I know that after depletion of glycogen body starts to use fat for fuel. If I continue working an hour or more in this state, does my body start to use proteins for energy after a while? I have some ...
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Help me adjust the GDA for my BMR to lose weight
Based on GDA (Guideline Daily Amounts), the GDA for someone who has a BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) of 2500 calories a day is:
Calories 2500.00 kcal
Protein 55.00 g
Carbohydrate ...
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Should I always listen to my body when it comes to consuming lots of protein?
I'm a big believer in listening to my body. I stay on a strict and healthy diet, but once in a while my body craves fat, so I'll opt for french fries to that it out of my system.
Same when I go to ...
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When should I drink protein powder, in the morning or at night, before meal or after meal?
How can I maximize its utility? When should I drink protein powder, in the morning or at night, before meal or after meal?
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I'm kind of new to this creatine protein stuff, and need help
My schedule consists of me working out in the morning, around 7 am, eating 2 eggs before that cooked. after my workout I take my protein/creatine in the same bottle. Should I take it around supper ...
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Does fat negate protein?
I'm mainly concerned about my diet as it relates to strength building.
I'm not concerned about other factors because I have a fast metabolism and don't seem to gain weight and am active enough that ...
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Only 500 Calories even though other GDA values have been achieved [closed]
UPDATE 2:
Managed to get all nutritional values correct, and have got the calories upto 1000. Still missing 500 calories. If everything else is ok, but calories are missing 500, is that OK for ...
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Lean body weight protein requirements + GDA
Using the calculator: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/library/blbodyfatcalculator.htm, I've finally had a chance to work this out properly by measuring myself as last time I did it based on guesses.
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When “complimenting” proteins, how do you determine the amount of complete protein? [closed]
To add a bit to the title:
If I eat 5 grams of protein from white rice, and 7 grams of protein from beans, have I eaten 12 grams of complete protein? Have I eaten 5 grams? Something else?
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Foods with optimal amino acid profile? [closed]
The Wikipedia article for complete protein has the following table that lists the optimal profile of the essential amino acids:
Essential Amino Acid | mg/g of Protein
Tryptophan | 7
Threonine | 27
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Using Muscle Milk but worried about its calorie content
I am lactose intolerant. I researched many nutritions shop (in Turkey) and couldn't find lactose-free protein powders except Muscle Milk. I have also tried 1 serving from my friend's Muscle Milk and ...
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grams of protein vs calorie intake
I am currently on the 5x5 program with the goal to get stronger. I understand that in order to achieve this goal one must consume a surplus of calories in order to actually gain the muscle. I am 5 ...
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Protein mix - How long can it sit?
How long will a protein mix last before it isn't any good? Should I always mix it as soon as I want to drink it or can I pre mix a few bottles then store them in the fridge? I'm talking about using ...
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Should I take protein supplements with my regimen and, if so, how often?
I started going to the gym over a month ago, twice a week, to try and build some strength and muscle definition with weight training. I also have tae kwon do training every Monday and Wednesday ...
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Hay diet's effectiveness
Does the Hay diet (essentially not mixing protein based food with carbohydrate based foods in the same meal) actually produce good results? Are such restrictions unhealthy or excessive?
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Should I eat before a workout or just during the day
I've heard several theories regarding when you should eat, especially protein.
Eat carbs before a workout and protein in a "window" of 30mins after a workout.
Eat through the day. so that in the end ...
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Do Lactose Intolerant people still absorb protein from milk?
As a Lactose Intolerant person I almost always get diarrhea when I drink milk.
But even if my stomach spits it out the other way, is it atleast able to extract the protein from it to build muscle? ...
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Putting raw rolled oats in a protein shake? [closed]
If I put raw rolled oats in my morning protein shake (I was just thinking: oats, milk and a scoop) for my breakfast meal, would they just pass though my body without being absorbed? Or would they ...
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How to increase muscle mass?
I am 49 year old. I have reduced 6 Kgs and maintaining it for last 2 years nicely. Due to busy shedule I don't get time to exercise regularly. But I walk for half hour daily. My diet includes 0.8 ...
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Is it ok to mix a protein powder shake many hours before consuming it?
As the questions says, I was wondering as I want to prepare a whey shake (with milk) and take it with me to drink later. Does it lose effectiveness and it is important to drink it right after mixing ...
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Why does consuming 30 g of protein within 30 minutes after waking helps to lose weight?
Tim Ferris writes in his books "The four hour body" and "The four hour chef" about using this 30/30 rule to burn fat. All I have found about the "Why?" is that after fasting for seven to eight hours ...
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Usage of my first protein powder (Muscle Milk)
I just started using protein powder today. I'm using Muscle Milk. I am lactose intolerant and it doesn't bother my stomach.
This is the label of the product. It says 70 grams powder with 10 fl oz ...
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Ideas for Protein based Break Fast & Dinner (Trying to be a veggie, occasional Non-Veg is fine)
My diet for now is
BreakFast: Oats (mostly), whole wheat bread with jam
Dinner: Just fruits: apples, peaches, nectarine, oranges, blueberry, banana
Lunch : I limit it to a Chipotle Bowl (a burrito ...
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Using lactose-free whey protein for bodybuilding
I'm planning on bodybuilding for a few months, and I want to start using whey protein. I'm lactose intolerant and experience serious stomachaches whenever I drink milk.
I see "lactose free" label on ...
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Shelf life of whey protein?
I am looking to purchase some of this whey protein.
My diet is fairly high protein anyway, and I plan to consume two portions of the powder on lifting days, which are roughly every other day (with ...
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Cottage cheese and almonds before bedtime for cardio regemin
I am starting an exercise regimen in combination of counting calories to get back to my ideal weight. I am focusing more on cardiovascular exercises to shed the weight. It basically consists of ...
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Hat diet properties [closed]
I know the concept of the hay diet but how can you introduce quinoa into your diet when it seems to have both protein and carb properties?
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high protein for post gastric bypass [closed]
I had the gastric bypass surgery about 2 1/2 months ago. The doctor told me to eat 3 times a day. I am looking for good foods in small amounts and ideas for supplemental protein as well.
The ...
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USN 100% Whey Protein? [closed]
Just wondering if anyone has tried or know about USN's 100% whey protein? It is relatively cheap but i dont know what the quality is like. Cheers
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eat raw egg yolk without boiling or cooking [closed]
I have read that raw egg is very good source of protein but the yolk is rich in fat and cholesterol, is it good to drink the whole of it if I am looking for protein rich food?
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How to get full aminoacid profile in addition to soybean protein? [closed]
If I eat soybean protein daily, what else should I eat to complete the aminoacid profile of meat-eater? (please exclude meat and animal protein sources). Thank you
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What is the differences between DotFit bars and PowerBars?
I am wondering if anyone can tell me the difference between DotFit bars and PowerBars?
The gym I go to sell these bars but in supermarkets I see powerbars and not sure if they have different purposes ...
