5 Most Commonly Asked Questions about Protein

Monitoring nutrition should be a part of everyone's life. It is essential that we all know what we are putting into our bodies, from protein bars to sugar-packed sweets. Knowing the amount of calories, carbs, and nutrients your body receives on a daily basis will help you reach your body goals, such as losing weight, gaining muscle, or just being healthy. Protein intake is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle. However, protein is not always easy to understand, especially when there are conflicting opinions about it. Here are 5 common questions about protein, so you can make informed decisions about your own protein intake:

1. Can too much protein be harmful to my body? The short answer -- yes, but only in certain circumstances. If you suffer from chronic kidney disease, then you need to stay away from a diet that is high in protein. However, if you are in general good health, and you want to pursue a high-protein diet, you should be good to go. Just make sure that you don't go overboard with protein consumption -- you can always talk to your doctor to review your dietary plan.
2. Can I build muscles faster if I consume lots of protein? Protein can help you build muscles, but it can only do so much. When you consume a lot of protein, you may think that all of it is going towards building muscles, but the truth is that, once you reach a certain level, the protein will be converted into energy that is stored as fat. So, if you take in more protein than you need, you are not going to see muscles develop any faster than with an appropriate amount based on your needs and activity level.
3. What foods are the best choice for protein? Our protein bars are a solid source of complete protein -- you can easily meet your dietary needs by adding our bars to your daily food intake. However, if you want to eat "real" foods for protein, your choices are abundant. Eggs, meats, poultry, fish, dairy and tofu are all great choices for giving your body plenty of whole food protein.
4. I can't get fat from protein, right? Wrong! Your body may have a harder time turning proteins into fat, but if you give it more protein than you need, you are probably feeding your fat cells. Be sure to find the right amount of protein per day based on your body goals, fitness level and workouts. Body fat is a reflection of calories in versus calories out. Too many calories in any form means an increase in your body fat
5. Can my body only process a certain amount of protein at once? Everyone processes protein differently. There is some research that suggests you can only assimilate a certain amount of protein per eating, but the jury is still out. Your tummy is not counting grams of protein -- that's your job. Most likely, the amount of protein you take in is the amount of protein that your body is going to process. Keep it to a reasonable level and enjoy the benefits of protein without going overboard – otherwise you could end up eating more calories than you need for your daily intake..

Contact us today at Promax to learn more about our protein bars, and how they can help you take in enough protein without going overboard.

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