Why do I keep arguing for increased protein intake and improving awareness of protein intake.
* It’s not because I don’t think Omega 3’s, fiber and other micronutrients are important. They absolutely are.
* It’s not because of the thermic effect of protein rich foods. That up to 10 percent of protein intake is used as fuel to digest protein is useful but not essential.
* It’s not the satiety or satiation effect of protein rich foods. Because this impact is not consistent across all protein-rich foods. You have certain carb and fat dominant foods that can be just as filling and keep you full for longer. Certain protein rich foods like whey and whole eggs are terrible at satiety or satiation.
The primary reason I shill for protein is :
1. When coupled with resistance training, the muscle it can pack on your frame is the easiest tool to improve quality of life.
2. Ample amounts of it consumed early in life can literally uplift the population by making them taller. Not to mention it is crucial for brain development too.
3. Our population is under-muscled. The average Indian needs more muscle. And protein and resistance training is the optimal way to go for this outcome. This drastically affects bone and general health too.
The habit to eat foods that are protein-rich are laid down while you are quite young. And to change these habits takes a great deal of effort. We get used to flavours, textures and foods. We default to choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You modify these choices takes effort and awareness.
Nutrition in the first 10-15 years of your life lays the foundation for better food choices and habits. Every economy in the last 100 years that has made rapid strides in health, longevity, quality of life and athleticism has done so on increased consumption of protein, vegetables and fruit. Calorie intake went up dramatically too. But nutrient quality went up too.
Here are excerpts from a few studies:
In general, when only the complete data from 72 countries were considered, the consumption of protein from the five most correlated foods (r = 0.85) and the human development index (r = 0.84) are most strongly associated with tall statures. :
https://lnkd.in/gCtYmycb
The average South Korean woman was about 4-foot-7, or 142 centimeters, while the average American woman was about 5-foot-2, or 159 centimeters. Humans were fairly short by today’s standards, and that was true throughout nearly all of human history. But in the past century, human heights have skyrocketed. Globally, humans grew an average of about 3 inches, but in South Korea, women grew an astounding 8 inches and men grew 6 inches on average.
https://lnkd.in/gknU4dbh
https://lnkd.in/ga7aFZGA
TAKEAWAY:
If you are serious about your child's health, prioritize protein, vegetable, fruit and omega-3 fatty acids. It lays the foundation for better health and quality of life. And this change might have to start on your plate if you want your kids to follow.
* It’s not because I don’t think Omega 3’s, fiber and other micronutrients are important. They absolutely are.
* It’s not because of the thermic effect of protein rich foods. That up to 10 percent of protein intake is used as fuel to digest protein is useful but not essential.
* It’s not the satiety or satiation effect of protein rich foods. Because this impact is not consistent across all protein-rich foods. You have certain carb and fat dominant foods that can be just as filling and keep you full for longer. Certain protein rich foods like whey and whole eggs are terrible at satiety or satiation.
The primary reason I shill for protein is :
1. When coupled with resistance training, the muscle it can pack on your frame is the easiest tool to improve quality of life.
2. Ample amounts of it consumed early in life can literally uplift the population by making them taller. Not to mention it is crucial for brain development too.
3. Our population is under-muscled. The average Indian needs more muscle. And protein and resistance training is the optimal way to go for this outcome. This drastically affects bone and general health too.
The habit to eat foods that are protein-rich are laid down while you are quite young. And to change these habits takes a great deal of effort. We get used to flavours, textures and foods. We default to choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You modify these choices takes effort and awareness.
Nutrition in the first 10-15 years of your life lays the foundation for better food choices and habits. Every economy in the last 100 years that has made rapid strides in health, longevity, quality of life and athleticism has done so on increased consumption of protein, vegetables and fruit. Calorie intake went up dramatically too. But nutrient quality went up too.
Here are excerpts from a few studies:
In general, when only the complete data from 72 countries were considered, the consumption of protein from the five most correlated foods (r = 0.85) and the human development index (r = 0.84) are most strongly associated with tall statures. :
https://lnkd.in/gCtYmycb
The average South Korean woman was about 4-foot-7, or 142 centimeters, while the average American woman was about 5-foot-2, or 159 centimeters. Humans were fairly short by today’s standards, and that was true throughout nearly all of human history. But in the past century, human heights have skyrocketed. Globally, humans grew an average of about 3 inches, but in South Korea, women grew an astounding 8 inches and men grew 6 inches on average.
https://lnkd.in/gknU4dbh
https://lnkd.in/ga7aFZGA
TAKEAWAY:
If you are serious about your child's health, prioritize protein, vegetable, fruit and omega-3 fatty acids. It lays the foundation for better health and quality of life. And this change might have to start on your plate if you want your kids to follow.