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High-protein,
low-carbohydrate diets are the hottest thing since sliced beef,
and every food marketer in the known universe appears to want a
piece of the protein pie. Body builders are snatching, grabbing,
and gulping down protein shakes and bars. Dieters are gobbling
down protein bars, cookies, candies (and shunning pasta) in
hopes of quick weight loss.
It's easy to understand the excitement. Protein is an important
component of every cell in the body. In fact it constitutes
three-fourths of our body tissue (excluding the water). Hair and
nails are mostly made of protein. Your body uses protein to
build and repair tissues. You also use protein to make enzymes,
hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important
building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
Along with fat and carbohydrates, protein is a "macronutrient,"
meaning that the body needs relatively large amounts of it.
Vitamins and minerals, which are needed in only small
quantities, are called "micronutrients." But unlike fat and
carbohydrates, the body does not store protein, and therefore
has no reservoir to draw on when it needs a new supply.
Unfortunately, animal foods that are high in protein are usually also
high in saturated fats, which increase the risk for heart
disease, stroke, diabetes, and several types of cancer. The
alternative some people chose are the high protein drinks or
bars. Unfortunately these bars and drinks are usually packed
with artificial ingredients and loaded with natural and
artifical sweeteners. Either way from animal source or from bars
or shakes, your protein comes with additional unwanted items.
The American Heart Association warns that this raises cholesterol levels even more and increases
cardiovascular risk. The AHA also notes that by concentrating
on these protein sources you may be getting
too much salt, and not enough calcium, potassium, or magnesium,
which are vital to good health.
Experts recommend as part of a health diet choosing plant protein sources that are
high in protein, high in fiber and low in net impact
carbohydrates. MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
is high the ideal nutrition source. Not only is it high in
protein, the protein is a complete protein providing all 20
amino acids. It is also low in
saturated fats and sodium. Additionally MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
is high in fiber,
vitamins, minerals,
enzymes and Omega 3
essential fatty acids. Chose your
protein wisely ..... choose MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax
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