Showing posts with label daily requirements of carbohydrates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label daily requirements of carbohydrates. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Are You Eating Too Much Protein?



Practically every one I know is limiting carbs or going gluten free and eating more protein.

However, the experts such as the American Heart Association still recommends only1-2 servings of lean protein daily and about 6 servings of grains or carbohydrates. They also suggest 4 servings of vegetables and 3-4 servings of fruit. Additionally, you should aim for about 4 servings of nuts, seeds and legumes.

The American Heart Association chart also gives you an indication of what is a serving size. You'll see that a serving size of grilled fish is the size of a cheque book. I have also seen in other areas that the serving size of meat and chicken is about same as a deck of cards or the palm of your hands.

If you are having more protein than this, one tip is to slowly reduce your serving size. I have found it's helpful to replace some of your protein with the more filling legumes.
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