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Why Eating Too Much Protein Might Be Bad For Your Heart
Recently, protein has been added to many food items, which may not be a good idea.
Meat, eggs, and dairy products are high in protein. If you are vegan, many legumes and beans have a fair protein content, but not as much. However, do we need protein added to waffles, pasta, and candy? Even ice cream and water have been boosted with protein.
Food makers in 2024 introduced 97 new products with “protein” in the brand name, more than double the year prior, according to market-research firm Mintel.
It is fair to say that we have gone “protein crazy " as a society. But can you get too much of a good thing? The answer is yes.
How Much Protein Do We Need?
Most of us eat more than enough protein in our diets. U.S. nutrition recommendations call for healthy adults to consume 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight a day. For a 150-pound person, that is about 54 grams, found in a half-pound chicken breast or two eggs with a cup of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt and nuts.
Excess Protein And Your Heart
Eating too much protein may have adverse health consequences. In terms of the heart, a high-protein diet may increase the risk of heart disease. Proteins contain amino acids, many…
