Dietary Protein Quotes

I'm a protein enthusiast, as it forms the foundation of our nutrition.

I am a vegetarian, and I sort of aspire to vegan-hood. So far I've noticed no difference at all in my climbing, but I feel a bit healthier overall. Though that's only because I'm eating more fruits and vegetables. I think the whole protein thing is overhyped. Most Americans eat far more than we need.

I've tried the keto diet and all these things, but what I've found is that as long as I'm keeping a 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein, that works for me.

I find that protein wakes up my brain and gets me ready for the rest of my day.

Eggs are not only one of the highest quality sources of protein, but they come stocked with various vitamins and minerals as well.

Whey protein is taken very quickly into the bloodstream and there is a lot of waste, so it is not ideal on its own in most cases.

I like meat on my bones.

If I wanted to eat all the protein I need from food, I would have to eat something like 10 chickens per day. That is impossible.

I find that low protein diets often contribute to improvement in patients with immune system problems ... In fact, it would be hard to become deficient in protein in our country even if you tried.

Various kinds of fish provide an abundant source of protein and are often leaner than other animal sources, so if I want my bodyweight to come down a bit, I can focus a bit more on fish and a bit less on protein sources like steak.

I got quite good results from protein plates.

Protein helps your insulin levels not spike and helps you not store your food as fat.

Elsewhere the paper notes that vegetarians and vegans (including athletes) 'meet and exceed requirements' for protein. And, to render the whole we-should-worry-about-getting-enough-protein-and-therefore-eat-meat idea even more useless, other data suggests that excess animal protein intake is linked with osteoporosis, kidney disease, calcium stones in the urinary tract, and some cancers. Despite some persistent confusion, it is clear that vegetarians and vegans tend to have more optimal protein consumption than omnivores.