Dear MEL Topic Readers,
When you go overboard on protein, this is what can happen in your body
Protein is one of the main macronutrients of our diet, along with
carbohydrates and fat. It helps build and preserve muscle, makes hormones,
boosts the immune system, and maintains healthy hair, skin, and nails. It is
often recommended that we take 0.8 to 1.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body
weight. For example, if you weigh 60 kilograms, you should consume 50 to 60
grams of protein per day, which is roughly equivalent to 10 eggs. Then what if
you take more protein than the recommended amount? Excessive intake of any healthy
nutrient outbalances your diet. You want to balance your diet with fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats like olive or canola oil, and lean
proteins, including fish, poultry, beans, nuts, and eggs. And please be
reminded that protein itself won’t build or strengthen your muscles, but exercise
does with the help of protein. Yes, a healthy diet and moderate exercise are
the key to your health.
Read the article and learn about what protein does to your body and
health.
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