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People don't need that much protein as it is, something like 40 grams/day is sufficient for an adult male who isn't trying to gain muscle. Beans are good, but
by PrimeMcFly 3y ago
People don't need that much protein as it is, something like 40 grams/day is sufficient for an adult male who isn't trying to gain muscle.
Beans are good, but not a replacement for meat (too many carbs), they should just be part of a varied diet. Meat shouldn't be eaten every day anyway, 2, maybe 3 times a week, and rarely red meat.
I mean, that's if health is a concern at all, which for most it isn't.
- nradov 3y agoThat is largely misinformation. While 40 g/day may be sufficient to avoid acute nutritional deficiency, it is hardly optimal for long-term health and athletic performance. https://peterattiamd.com/donlayman/ https://peterattiamd.com/donlayman/
- PrimeMcFly 3y agoI'm going to trust Cronometer and USA recs over some random doctor's blog
- nradov 3y agoThat is hardly a random doctor's blog. It is an interview with Dr. Don Layman, one of the top experts on protein metabolism, and includes links to multiple relevant research papers. You should educate yourself before spreading misinformation. Chronometer is junk. It is not a valid source of scientific information.
- PrimeMcFly 3y agoCronometer isn't junk. They rely on on USDA recs and have their own experts. You could stand to educate yourself a little as well before spreading misinfo. The doctor's theories to which you linked are not consensus, and I'm going to stick with what is consensus so far. Consensus is 0.8grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.[0][1] [0] https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/are-you-getting-too-much-protein https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speak... [1] https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-much-protein-do-you-need-every-day-201506188096 https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-much-protein-do-you-...
- ablyveiled 3y ago>People don't need that much protein as it is, something like 40 grams/day is sufficient for an adult male who isn't trying to gain muscle. Correct. >Beans are good, but not a replacement for meat (too many carbs) Beans are not a replacement for meat because they contain little-to-none of meat's micronutrients, in their bioavailable forms. >rarely red meat. Why? >I mean, that's if health is a concern at all, which for most it isn't. What country are you living in? Literally every other person in America has a chronic illness.
- PrimeMcFly 3y ago> Why? Current health thinking is to limit red meat intake. > What country are you living in? The US. > Literally every other person in America has a chronic illness. Correct. Which supports my point.
- jankyxenon 3y agoMaintaining strength and muscle mass is a pillar of aging well and enjoying the latter years of life. If you care about your long term health you should absolutely spend time regularly strengthening your muscles, and ensure that your diet supports that.
- PrimeMcFly 3y agoSure. Still don't need to eat a cow a week to do so.