Top 10 Reasons to Reconsider a Long-term High-Protein Diet
1. Your body, specifically your brain and your heart, needs at least 130g of
carbohydrate daily in order to function optimally.
2. Eating large amounts of animal-proteins may be high in saturated fat, potentially
contributing to elevated lipid levels and risk for heart disease.
3. High-protein diets may not provide adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals
that we tend to find in plant-based foods such as whole grains and fruits.
4. Animal-proteins do not provide fiber, phytochemicals, or antioxidants.
5. High-protein diets can lead to loss of calcium through the urine.
6. Excessive intake of red meat may increase risk for colon cancer.
7. High-protein diets may be stressful on the kidneys, especially a concern for those
with diabetes or kidney failure.
8. High-protein diets increase risk of dehydration by increasing urine output.
9. Inadequate carb intake causes your body to break down muscle to make glucose,
potentially leading to a loss of lean body mass.
10. Variety is the spice of life.
Reference: Wardlaw, G.M. and Smith, A.M. Contemporary Nutrition. 9th
York: McGraw Hill, 2013.
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