About Low Carb Diets: How Much Protein Do You Need?

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Low Carb Diets Low Carb Diets Getting Started Health and Nutrition Recipes From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets I get lots of questions about protein. What is enough, what is too much? We are still learning, actually. For example, there is some new research which suggests that eating about 30 grams three times per day is an optimal minimum to avoid muscle loss as we age - that eating that amount at one time stimulates muscles (but more does not help). It's all interesting, and fun to watch the emerging science. Have a great week - Laura How Much Protein Do You Need? What is protein? How much protein do we need? Is it possible to eat too much protein? These are important questions for people following a low-carb way of eating, who usually are replacing part of their carbohydrate intake with protein. Also check out this list of high-protein foods and the amount of protein in each. See More About:  protein  high protein foods  nutrition Time to Stop Being Afraid of Saturated Fat This is from my blog last year, reporting on a large analysis which concluded that eating saturated fat does not raise the risk of heart disease. Time to stop imagining that the fat we eat is "clogging our arteries"! (Did you know that if you eat too much carbohydrate, your body just converts it to fat, much of which is saturated?) Carbs in Milk and Milk Alternatives Compare whole milk, goat's milk, almond milk, cream, etc. See More About:  low carb dairy  low carb food lists  Living with Others who Eat Differently Are you in a "mixed marriage" where one eats low-fat and the other low-carb? Living with others who eat differently can be a challenge! Here are some tips to help bring peace to the dinner table, and then feel free to share your own tips!. See More About:  low carb living  low fat low carb recipes  Low Carb Diets Ads Low Carb Diets Protein Diet High Protein Meals Carbs Counter Protein Foods Featured Articles Low-Carb Super Foods Low-Carb Food Lists Low-Carb Menus Low-Carb Restaurant Eating Low-Carb Recipes Laura's Facebook Page   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads 6 Steps for the Beginner How to Get Through the First Week Low-Carb Food Pyramid Seven Myths About Low Carb Diets Top 10 Low Carb Mistakes Advertisement