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PROTEIN IN FOODS

How much protein do you need per day and why should this amount be a concern?  High protein diets can be taxing on the kidneys, circulatory system, liver, and skeletal system - as it is difficult for the body to break down the abundance of protein.  So therein lies the concern with the low carb, high protein diets that are so popular these days.

How much protein in the diet is safe?  About .36 grams per pound of body weight per day which is equivalent to about 26 grams of protein per hundred pounds of body weight per day. Keep in mind that the recommended amount of protein per day is also impacted by age, weight and gender.

Quick fixes for ridding protein from the body.  Drinking water will help the kidneys in processing protein, but keep in mind that the body is a delicately balanced apparatus.  Vitamins, minerals, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium) are just a few of the invaders - being the things that we manually put into our bodies, that help control the balance of our system, so one must be very careful in experimenting with the controlling keys.

The body is programmed to absorb around 50 grams of protein per day - at a maximum level for an  'average-sized' adult.  Experts tell us that excess protein is either excreted via the kidneys or is stored as fat.  There are, however, exceptions to the rule that are hard-pressed to argue when it comes to protein consumption - particularly in the area of body building.  Body builders thrive on high-protein diets, thus point in hand.

PROTEINS IN FOODS INDEX

Protein in Beans | Protein in Beverages | Protein in Breads | Protein in Candy | Protein in Condiments | Protein in Jams | Protein in Butter | Protein in Cheeses | Protein in Eggs | Protein in Milk | Protein in Yogurt | Protein in Ice Cream | Protein in Fish | Protein in Shellfish | Protein in Fruits | Protein in Pasta | Protein in Cereal | Protein in Gravy | Protein in Beef | Protein in Lamb | Protein in Pork | Protein in Deli Meats | Protein in Chicken | Protein in Turkey | Protein in Duck | Protein in Goose | Protein in Sausage | Protein in Pork | Protein in Nuts | Protein in Seeds | Protein in Soups | Protein in Vegetables | Protein in Soy Products |

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