Protein Rant #2

- Only because apparently the first one wasn't clear enough, I'm not trying to 'preach' and feed you information to 'brain wash' you into becoming vegan, no, I'm just trying to provide you all with some knowledge that is supported and backed up in order to feed your body the best you can

Protein is used for energy when carbs are not available. This puts great stress and pressure on our bodies and requires greater energy to gain the needed fuel from protein. This is why must always ensure we are carbed up and full of clean healthy carbs, so that our bodies have easy access to energy when required.

Carbohydrates get broken down into glucose. Glycogen is your body’s storage form of carbohydrate, which is the body’s preferred fuel source. Low or depleted glycogen stores limit exercise intensity and decrease time to exhaustion.

High protein and fat foods slow down digestion, slowing nutrient absorption and leaving you feeling full and uncomfortable.

Although athletes’ protein needs are slightly higher than non-athletes’, research shows that most athletes can eat enough protein without using additional supplements or following a high-protein diet (based on caloric intake/ratio from protein previously stated in "Protein Rant" )

Extra protein not needed by the body is burned for energy or stored as fat.  Additional protein and amino acid intake DOES NOT build larger muscles or increase muscle tissue growth during training. More does NOT mean better! Too much protein  may be stored as fat and is also a very expensive source of nutrients.

Excess excretion of nitrogen can tax the kidneys and increases your potential for dehydration.

Lil xx