I Changed My Opinion on Protein | Alternatives to Sports Drinks

A Fresh Look at High Protein

Ten years ago, I ate a high protein diet. I regularly ate and recommended a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. That meant I was putting down 160, 170 grams of protein a day myself.

Later, I moderated my protein intake and focused more on my fat intake, thinking that I’d be better off in the long term eating less protein and using my muscle mass, physical and mental performance, and overall vitality as a “signal” for when protein was too low. Researchers were looking at high protein intakes, noticing they could raise IGF-1 and trigger mTOR, which in some animal models have been linked to cancer and reduced longevity, and positing that lower protein intakes were healthier. I was never “low-protein,” but I certainly ate less than before. I will say that throughout all this time a major determinant of my protein intake was my instinctual hunger for it. When I ate a lot of protein, I did so because I desired it on a base, Primal level. When I ate less, I did so partly because of the research but also because I wasn’t as hungry for it (and my performance never indicated I was lacking).

But in recent years, I’ve been eating more protein again. In fact, I eat by most accounts a high-protein diet. Why? What changed?

I took a fresh look at the research.

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Aerobic Workouts That Aren't Running, Biking, or Swimming

When we talk about “getting enough electrolytes,” we usually mean the big three: sodium, potassium, and magnesium. There are many others, including calcium, chloride, and bicarbonate, but the big three are the ones targeted by supplement and sports nutrition companies.

In part, that’s because sodium especially, but also potassium and magnesium, are lost through sweat. Athletes need to replenish these electrolytes during and after hard workouts or endurance outings in order to maintain optimal hydration and performance. Sodium and potassium work together to manage fluid balance throughout the body and facilitate muscle contractions and nerve firing. Magnesium is critical for cellular energy production and the transport of sodium and potassium across cell membranes.

I’m not going to go into a lot of detail about the other functions of electrolytes in the body since er recently covered the topic in the Electrolytes 101 post. Suffice it to say that if you don’t maintain the proper levels of electrolytes, you’re in a world of hurt.

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Cinco de Mayo Recipes: Gluten-free, Paleo, and Primal

A lot of people use Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to hit up their favorite taco shop and kick back with a margarita, completely unaware of the historical significance. Did you know that May 5th marks the anniversary of the day that Mexico drove out French military in 1862? Now you know why you’re clinking your salt-rimmed glasses and piling on the guacamole.

While there’s nothing wrong with a meal of Mexican food, it might be tough to stick with your eating style if you’re picking up takeout. Here are 6 Mexican-inspired recipes that you can whip up on May 5th, whether you’re following a gluten-free, paleo, or Primal lifestyle.

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Everything Is Energy, with Debora Wayne

Today we are chatting with Debora Wayne on Health Coach Radio. Debora is the founder and CEO of the International Chronic Pain Institute and a world-renowned energy healer specializing in rapid pain release. Helping clients manage a life with chronic pain and mystery symptoms is a growing area of interest for a lot of health coaches and we are seeing more and more coaches stepping into the brain re-wiring space. If that is making your ears perk up then this episode is going to deliver so much value! Debora has been a leader in this space for several decades and has worked alongside some of the most well-known in the field. In this episode, we discuss some of the hidden root causes of chronic pain, chronic fatigue, depression and anxiety, trauma, weight struggles, binge eating, burn out and many other chronic conditions. We also discussed the toll that chronic pain takes on people, how our energy is linked to emotions and physical symptoms, and how learning to tap into the energy side of things can be a game-changer for coaches. This was a very fascinating episode with the lovely Debora Wayne and we know you are going to love it! Enjoy!

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