WHAT ABOUT PROTEIN – SHOULD I BE EATING MORE?
While we need protein, there’s increasing evidence that eating too
much isn’t good for our health. In a study of adults aged 50 years plus,
the chances of dying from diabetes were significantly higher in those
who consumed moderate or high intakes of protein compared with
those with lower protein intakes. The same study found those aged
50-65 who ate more protein had a 75 per cent increase in overall
mortality and were four times more likely to die from cancer.seafood and wild animals, which
provide lean meat and a high
intake of healthy omega-3 fats.
The problem, however, is we
can’t really follow a true paleo
diet today. Paleo man hunted
and gathered his food, so activity
levels were significantly higher,
and the meat he ate was very
different from what we have
available to us today from
domesticated animals. And, as
discussed previously, high intakes
of animal protein may have
negative effects on our long-term
health. The other downside to a
paleo diet is that it cuts out foods
which have been shown to be
beneficial to our health, including
legumes and wholegrains.
IS THAT ALL TYPES
OF PROTEIN?
It seems not. Research shows
higher intakes of total and
animal protein are linked to
higher risk of type 2, while
higher plant protein intakes
tend to be associated with
lower risk. And low-carb diets
based on animal foods have
been associated with higher
all-cause mortality, while
plant-based, low-carb diets are
associated with a lower mortality
risk. Plant protein has also been
shown to be more favourable
than animal for blood pressure
and the risk of heart disease. So,
if you do up your protein, make
sure most of it is from plants.SHOU
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