Will A High Protein Diet Damage Your Kidneys Or Not?
by Russ Hollywood
For the last few years many fitness enthusiasts and have been coming across high protein diets when searching for information on how to lose weight. Today you'll see how to use this method correctly for maximum results.
For many years, high protein diets have had a bad reputation for damaging long-term health. This is mainly down to the fact that many fad diets of the past tried using this strategy incorrectly and gave the whole subject an unfair reputation.
For decades now, it has been widely believed that a high protein diet would be terrible for your kidneys. This is because they would find it hard to process the volume of protein being consumed and, as a result, run into long-term problems. However, studies at the University of Indiana recently discovered that individuals consuming a high protein diet were at no greater risk than those eating the recommended daily amount.
In fact the main reason those old diets were never successful in the long run is their carbohydrate count. The decision to intake more protein was perfectly fine, despite the myths which surrounded the topic back then, but the decision to cut carbohydrates from the daily diet was terrible. This resulted in quick weight loss followed by a period of rapid weight gain, usually resulting in the participant ending back where they started.
There is nothing wrong with a low carb diet, but there is plenty wrong with a zero carb diet. You see, your body needs all three macronutrients in order to stay alive. If you chop carbohydrates or fats from your daily eating routine then you are asking for trouble. Consuming high protein was never really the issue, it was simply a theory which has since been proven wrong.
So the myths surrounding high protein diets damaging your kidneys have been squashed in the last five years. If you can combine this information with other proven tips such as regular workout sessions, quality rest and recovery and plenty of water then you are on the right track to long-term success. []
When trying to set out a specific diet, try using the following macronutrient split:
* 1.2 grams of protein per pound of body weight (the weight you want to be, that is).
* 0.5g carbohydrates per lb of body weight.
* Finally, your fat intake should be around 0.5g per pound of body weight.
That would make sure you were getting enough protein to substitute your lower carbohydrate cont and ensure you didn't lose lean muscle along the way, while also making sure that you aren't cutting anything too low.
Learning how to lose weight can sometimes feel like an impossible mission. There are so many contradictions and different opinions out there, many individuals feel they must hire a personal trainer to do all of the scientific parts for them. The truth is, however, you can do this all by yourself if you base your decisions on scientific findings as opposed to the latest popular opinion.
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