Feb 09

Protein: A Little Goes A Long Way

Health, Nutrition, Type 2 Diabetes » By Reed Hanson posted on February 9, 2010 Add comments

“Eating protein can help build muscle mass, but you don’t need to consume a 16oz. steak to get results.  Researchers who monitored muscle synthesis in 17 young and 17 elderly people found that eating 4 oz. of protein produced muscle, but eating an additional 8 ounces had no extra effect.  To maximize muscle production but keep the calorie and fat counts down, the study’s authors suggest spreading protein intake over three meals instead of having one large serving at dinner.” Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Sept. 2009 Consider a low protein source such as a soy based protein supplement.  For more information click here.

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