Re:I Too Was Raised On Processed Foods..
by robotchampion on Wednesday February 16, 2011 @05:03PM
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@Derleth - thx for asking. Here is one source, the Harvard School of Public Health:
(intro)...Surprisingly little is known about protein and health...
(from the section: Protein Package)
Animal protein and vegetable protein probably have the same effects on health. It's the protein package that's likely to make a difference.
A 6-ounce broiled porterhouse steak is a great source of complete protein—38 grams worth. But it also delivers 44 grams of fat, 16 of them saturated. (2) That's almost three-fourths of the recommended daily intake for saturated fat. The same amount of salmon gives you 34 grams of protein and 18 grams of fat, 4 of them saturated. (2) A cup of cooked lentils has 18 grams of protein, but under 1 gram of fat. (2)
The bottom line is that it's important to pay attention to what comes along with the protein in your food choices.
(intro)...Surprisingly little is known about protein and health...
(from the section: Protein Package)
Animal protein and vegetable protein probably have the same effects on health. It's the protein package that's likely to make a difference.
A 6-ounce broiled porterhouse steak is a great source of complete protein—38 grams worth. But it also delivers 44 grams of fat, 16 of them saturated. (2) That's almost three-fourths of the recommended daily intake for saturated fat. The same amount of salmon gives you 34 grams of protein and 18 grams of fat, 4 of them saturated. (2) A cup of cooked lentils has 18 grams of protein, but under 1 gram of fat. (2)
The bottom line is that it's important to pay attention to what comes along with the protein in your food choices.