9 Health Benefits of Eating More Protein

[suramo]

Protein is the most important macronutrient, and it is critical for our overall health.

nutritionadvance.com/protei...

[Hidden]

A very interesting and easy to read article suramo, the only thing I'd like to add is the importance of a balanced diet containing all the nutrients and micronutrients that our bodies need.

[Zest]

Hi suramo

Thanks, and I agree with Hidden about the importance of recognising all the macronutrients, in a balanced diet.

Zest

[suramo Star in reply to Zest]

Hidden

I too agree. But carbs are sources of energy and fibres only.And some vitamins. One can live a healthy life without eating carbs but not protein. Carbs are not essential for the life but proteins are.

[Praveen55 Star in reply to suramo]

PROTEIN AND FAT - ESSENTIAL.

[benwl in reply to suramo]

What do you mean by "carbs" then?

If it's the macronutrient then how can a "carb" contain vitamins? It's chemically a carbohydrate, and just that, it can't be a vitamin. Incidently fibre IS a carbohydrate.

If you mean foods like spinnach, potatoes, beans, or oats - in macronutrient terms these contain predominantly carbohydrates but they also contain fat and protein!

[suramo Star in reply to benwl]

By carbs i mean high carb foods like wheat,rice etc.They contain fibres but some vitamin B also. Also fibers can act as prebiotics.

[Redspot]

Interesting but goes against heart health?

[Redspot]

High protein diets contrary to heart health......

[Redspot]

healthline.com/health/too-m...

[suramo Star in reply to Redspot]

High protein, more fats and less carbs.Not harmful. Protein should be 25% of the total caloric requirements.

[Redspot]

I would agree