freelee
01-04-2010, 03:52 PM
:rolleyes: Don't you all just love hearing this question?! :D
I've been asked so many times that I find it quite amusing but also very sad because it's evidence of how misled we have been by the greedy Corporations (especially the meat & dairy industry)... Anyway I have some creative answers to get your interrogator thinking...
You can find the rest of this article on my blog
A few answers...
1) I get my protein from fresh fruits and greens, did you know that there isn't even a medical term for protein deficiency?
2) Well I know i'm getting under the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation of 10% of my calories from protein, how about you?
3) I actually make sure I don't get TOO much protein, why? Because too much protein in our bodies, especially from animal sources results in an overacidic environment forcing the body to leach calcium from the bones & teeth to 'buffer' the acidity. The resulting conditions are arthritis,osteoporosis, tooth-decay and cancer to name a few.
Q. So where do u get your protein from?
1) I get my protein from fresh fruits and greens, did you know that there isn't even a medical term for protein deficiency?
2) Well I know i'm getting under the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation of 10% of my calories from protein, how about you?
3) I actually make sure I don't get TOO much protein, why? Because too much protein in our bodies, especially from animal sources results in an overacidic environment forcing the body to leach calcium from the bones & teeth to 'buffer' the acidity. The resulting conditions are arthritis,osteoporosis, tooth-decay and cancer to name a few.
4) The more protein you have in your diet, the more acidic your blood will be and the more calcium that will be leached from your bones and teeth. Animal proteins (meats) are the number 1 culprit of this cycle
5) Fruits & Greens contain the ideal amount of protein in the form of easily assimilable amino acids
6) Plants are the only foods eaten by elephants, horses, and hippos & do you see them having a problem growing all the muscle, bone, and tissue they need?
You could actually answer the protein question with a question....
Q. Why do you think we need lots of protein?
Typical Response- Umm well that's what the nutritionist's say & i want to build muscle, you can't build muscle on a vegan diet, you need meat!
Your Answer
Actually the biggest factor in building muscle is appropriate resistance training & getting sufficient nutritious calories to support muscle growth. Meat does not build muscle.
A word on Ketosis....
If we don't take in enough carbs and at the same time eat too much protein, the body will go into a state of Ketosis. What is ketosis? It's when there is an accumulation of ketones in the blood which are byproducts of fat oxidation. Ketones are toxic (poisonous), acidic chemicals such as acetone,acetoacetate, and beta-hydroxybutyrate.
Ketosis is a dangerous state to be in as it increases insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, not to mention you feel crap!! Insulin resistance is a major risk factor for the development of heart disease.
Glucose intolerance has been connected to hypertension and dyslipidemia. I have been in a state of Ketosis myself - My acne increased, I was constantly lethargic, my breath stank and I was having suicidal tendencies....
When our bodies are in a state of ketosis dehydration will result, due to the kidneys being overtaxed by having to rid the body of excess nitrogen. This can cause dizziness, headaches, confusion, nausea, fatigue, sleep problems, and worsening of kidney problems.
Lastly, just to put some sugar on top...
Its not a coincidence that we have 'sweet-tooths', we are designed by nature to crave carbs or in others words- to crave sweet foods. We have sweet-tasting taste buds that are located on the tip of our tongues . Lucky us we get to eat all the dessert we want and its in line with nature's design!! Carbs, contain a unique combination of sweet-flavor, energy, & nutrition...they regulate our hunger. Its a fact that unless you eat enough carbohydrate foods, you will continue to remain hungry and search for food. So eat up your fruit & don't worry about not getting enough protein!! Worry about getting too much! As u can it can be life-threatening.
I've been asked so many times that I find it quite amusing but also very sad because it's evidence of how misled we have been by the greedy Corporations (especially the meat & dairy industry)... Anyway I have some creative answers to get your interrogator thinking...
You can find the rest of this article on my blog
A few answers...
1) I get my protein from fresh fruits and greens, did you know that there isn't even a medical term for protein deficiency?
2) Well I know i'm getting under the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation of 10% of my calories from protein, how about you?
3) I actually make sure I don't get TOO much protein, why? Because too much protein in our bodies, especially from animal sources results in an overacidic environment forcing the body to leach calcium from the bones & teeth to 'buffer' the acidity. The resulting conditions are arthritis,osteoporosis, tooth-decay and cancer to name a few.
Q. So where do u get your protein from?
1) I get my protein from fresh fruits and greens, did you know that there isn't even a medical term for protein deficiency?
2) Well I know i'm getting under the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation of 10% of my calories from protein, how about you?
3) I actually make sure I don't get TOO much protein, why? Because too much protein in our bodies, especially from animal sources results in an overacidic environment forcing the body to leach calcium from the bones & teeth to 'buffer' the acidity. The resulting conditions are arthritis,osteoporosis, tooth-decay and cancer to name a few.
4) The more protein you have in your diet, the more acidic your blood will be and the more calcium that will be leached from your bones and teeth. Animal proteins (meats) are the number 1 culprit of this cycle
5) Fruits & Greens contain the ideal amount of protein in the form of easily assimilable amino acids
6) Plants are the only foods eaten by elephants, horses, and hippos & do you see them having a problem growing all the muscle, bone, and tissue they need?
You could actually answer the protein question with a question....
Q. Why do you think we need lots of protein?
Typical Response- Umm well that's what the nutritionist's say & i want to build muscle, you can't build muscle on a vegan diet, you need meat!
Your Answer
Actually the biggest factor in building muscle is appropriate resistance training & getting sufficient nutritious calories to support muscle growth. Meat does not build muscle.
A word on Ketosis....
If we don't take in enough carbs and at the same time eat too much protein, the body will go into a state of Ketosis. What is ketosis? It's when there is an accumulation of ketones in the blood which are byproducts of fat oxidation. Ketones are toxic (poisonous), acidic chemicals such as acetone,acetoacetate, and beta-hydroxybutyrate.
Ketosis is a dangerous state to be in as it increases insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, not to mention you feel crap!! Insulin resistance is a major risk factor for the development of heart disease.
Glucose intolerance has been connected to hypertension and dyslipidemia. I have been in a state of Ketosis myself - My acne increased, I was constantly lethargic, my breath stank and I was having suicidal tendencies....
When our bodies are in a state of ketosis dehydration will result, due to the kidneys being overtaxed by having to rid the body of excess nitrogen. This can cause dizziness, headaches, confusion, nausea, fatigue, sleep problems, and worsening of kidney problems.
Lastly, just to put some sugar on top...
Its not a coincidence that we have 'sweet-tooths', we are designed by nature to crave carbs or in others words- to crave sweet foods. We have sweet-tasting taste buds that are located on the tip of our tongues . Lucky us we get to eat all the dessert we want and its in line with nature's design!! Carbs, contain a unique combination of sweet-flavor, energy, & nutrition...they regulate our hunger. Its a fact that unless you eat enough carbohydrate foods, you will continue to remain hungry and search for food. So eat up your fruit & don't worry about not getting enough protein!! Worry about getting too much! As u can it can be life-threatening.