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Increase Your Protein Intake by Eating These Three Nuts Daily
Protein is essential — and plant-based protein is the healthiest around
For years as a bodybuilder, the key philosophy was to eat enough protein daily.
The problem was that protein was derived from animals, and the theory was that plant-based protein contained far too many carbs.
Too many carbs could inhibit fat loss or increase bloating and water retention.
These days we’re smarter in our thinking (well, I hope so anyway).
I had learnt my lesson because the changes to my health when I eliminated animal protein and focused on plant-based varieties were remarkable.
Most of my gut issues, bloating, and water retention are now a thing of the past! So I can imagine how much inflammation was going on in my body.
For years I was plagued with the thought that plants would never give me enough protein. But that’s not true!
We need to ensure we spread our protein intake during the day so we don’t overload our gut and ensure we have an ample supply to help increase and maintain muscle growth.