[S1 E20] Macronutrients: All About Protein
Proteins are insanely important for our health goals and longevity.
It is really not a wonder why so many professionals across the board, from physiologists to neuroscientists to strength trainers, are constantly pushing protein on their clientele and patients or sharing the wisdom of it on social media more than ever. So many of us just have a convoluted understanding of proteins, but this nutrient is for the body, it is an essential nutrient, and you cannot have a healthy life in the long term without it. Protein is essential for managing your blood sugars, having more balanced hormones, increasing your energy, enhancing your sleep, decreasing your body fat, improving body composition, and reducing cravings.
In today’s episode, I will dive deeper into protein as an essential macronutrient and how important this nutrient is for the majority of our health goals and longevity. Stay tuned to the end so that you can figure out your own opinion on how you're going to take care of your body with this macronutrient. Finding what works for you, what is most balanced for your routine, and can still support your values and health matters. Don't sacrifice your health for something fleeting because you will end up using more resources and not showing up as good for your life and community when your health declines.
In today’s episode, we cover:
[00:01:08] Why you need to master your understanding of protein for your health goals and longevity
[00:04:59] Using protein physiology, biology and scientific facts to make choices for your health
[00:10:24] What proteins and amino acids are and how they function in our body
[00:11:42] The essential, non-essential and conditionally essential amino acids
[00:14:07] Nutrition value of different proteins, complete, incomplete and denatured proteins
[00:20:30] Different protein structures in our body and their functions
[00:23:25] How consuming a high protein diet reduces the risk of muscle atrophy as we age
[00:25:49] The benefits of including complete protein in our diets for all of us
[00:26:37] The best way to get in touch with me and send me your questions
[00:29:26] Tracking your protein micronutrient and what to aim for in every meal
Notable Quotes
Protein is a driver for the majority of longevity health, thyroid health, and hormone health. [03:35]
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and proteins are the building blocks of muscles. [11:11]
All complete proteins come from animal products because animals consume different foods, put them together and turn them into a complete amino acid complex for other animals to consume and continue with the cycle of being nourished.” [13:04]
“There are hundreds of thousands of protein structures in the human body, which is why it is so important for us to consume good quality and quantity proteins.” [20:09]
Cravings tend to correlate to imbalanced blood sugar and hormones, so by proteins' natural ability to help you manage your blood sugar and body composition better, your hormones and blood sugar are happier, your energy is more stable, and your cravings go down.” [26:10]
Food is medicine, and it will influence how healthy you are for the long-term based on its quality and quantity.” [32:53]
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