Protein is Bodylicious

Protein For Your Soul

Protein is the new cliche. High Protein Diet, Protien Supplements, Low Carb- High Protein, are a few popular trends among the people of today. But how much protein does one really need?

Protein is an important macronutrient, but the consumption varies from individual to individual. Age is not the only differentiating factor, there is also lifestyle, gut health, activity levels, kidney, health, etc.

The Gut Health

Protein is heavy on our digestive system. It is a sensitive gut challenge to break down protein in one meal, let alone all meals. Excess protein can aggravate acidity levels in our body. Hence, it is necessary to choose the right quantity and quality of the protein we consume. Protien- heavy meals or Non- vegetarian meals may not be body tolerant in such situations. In case of compromised pancreatic function make sure that your protein intake is spaced out over a span of 8 hours to avoid overwhelming your digestive system.

Dynamic Activity Levels

The most important factor to a successful health is Exercise. This works the best as it honours our body dynamic needs. If you have an active lifestyle of heavy training, weight lifting, running marathons, etc. your body needs well fed muscles to support it. If you have a simpler lifestyle of brisk walks or yoga the requirement of protein can be compensated with a balanced diet.

The Best Quality Protein

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Apart form compromised gut cases, there are cases of chronic kidney diseases, high uric acid levels, chronic acidity, etc that also play a role in determining the total protein intake , an excess protein consumption could lead to worsen its condition. The quality of your protein can make a huge difference to your body. There is around 30 gms of protein in a scoop of whey protein that in not qualitative and does not have a complete amino acid profile. There is 7-8 gms of protein in 2-3 tbsp of pumpkin seeds, that contain all amino acids that nourishes your body. Proteins are not about quantity but quality.

A human body can absorb 9-12 gms of protein at each sitting, which means consuming 30 gms of protein per meal can be too much for the body for some individuals as it wont be able to absorb it. Excess protein is converted into fat and deposited as abdominal fat.

Bottomline- Customise. Plan a healthy protein intake according to your Lifestyle, Health Conditions, Activity Levels and the kind of protein that suits your body and your able to digest easily.

The 5 Step Rule – Follow Your Own Diet

Rule 1: Honour Hunger

Keep the body well fed with good quality proteins, carbohydrates and energy levels. Once you reach the moment of excessive hunger, all intensions of moderate and conscious eating are fleeting and irrelevant.

Rule 2: Don’t Eat For The Wrong Reasons

Get in touch with your feelings and don’t let food become an excuse for not being able to deal with emotions such as anger, anxiety or loneliness.

Rule 3: Make Peace With Food

Always buy good quality food that contain proteins and nutrients, that you feel like eating. Listen to your food cravings, its alright to indulge once in a while.

Rule 4: Stop When Full

Tune into the body signals that say you are no longer hungry. Observe the signs that show your comfortably full. Over indulgence in consumption of protein can lead to indigestion. Do not over feed yourself.

Rule 5: Don’t Over Exercise

Check-in with your body type and lifestyle. Do not hard exercise yourself when exhausted. Opt for a gentler routine based on your lifestyle. Have a variety of workouts at your disposal based on the protein type you consume and pick and choose based on how your body is feeling and dealing with it.

Following a good well balanced food chart with adequate amount of proteins can reduce the risk of multiple body disorders and diseases. To Know More on how your lifestyle affects you diet, write to us at contact@blancmode.com