Excessive protein is hard on the kidneys too, and unnecessary calories.
Bro, Enough with the Protein. You're Just Making Expensive Pee
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Re: Bro, Enough with the Protein. You're Just Making Expensive Pee
#12Did anyone else find it wrong that trends like fat-free, lots-of-fat, keto, proteins, sugar-free, low-carb are put in the same category as trends like GMO-free, organic, natural, clean? Lack of differentiation in this regard unmasks the article as opinionated and over-generalizing in a way that I have to ignore it, I think. Sure, some market dynamics may be similar, and all are probably luxury topics, but the underly…
The dietary equivalent of syncretism nonsense.
Re: Bro, Enough with the Protein. You're Just Making Expensive Pee
#13Did anyone else find it wrong that trends like fat-free, lots-of-fat, keto, proteins, sugar-free, low-carb are put in the same category as trends like GMO-free, organic, natural, clean? Lack of differentiation in this regard unmasks the article as opinionated and over-generalizing in a way that I have to ignore it, I think. Sure, some market dynamics may be similar, and all are probably luxury topics, but the underly…
Yeah, a "natural" or "clean" diet sounds precisely as well-reasoned and effective as a "paleo" diet.
Fair enough. :-)
Re: Bro, Enough with the Protein. You're Just Making Expensive Pee
#14Did anyone else find it wrong that trends like fat-free, lots-of-fat, keto, proteins, sugar-free, low-carb are put in the same category as trends like GMO-free, organic, natural, clean? Lack of differentiation in this regard unmasks the article as opinionated and over-generalizing in a way that I have to ignore it, I think. Sure, some market dynamics may be similar, and all are probably luxury topics, but the underly…
GMO free is anti-scientific. At least a ton of overlap between those who pursue it and also have a whole lot of other woo-woo food related eccentricities. A rounding error of people against it when you talk to them will bring up "big ag" monopolies/etc. which are legitimate concerns vs. various vague health concerns from eating it. Organic I suppose is borderline. My parents were in this space as farmers, and the com…
This makes me sad, because you are probably right. It's not the day for brightening my worldview.
Re: Bro, Enough with the Protein. You're Just Making Expensive Pee
#15Excessive protein is hard on the kidneys too, and unnecessary calories.
Yes most people in the US would be healthier if they started eating 10% less, even if that 10% came entirely from their protein intake. We just eat too much period.