After all, it was HEALTHY to
OBSESS over protein... Now I realize that I was actually OVEREATING because I felt the need to get more protein into my body.
Not exact matches
i have been on a bit of a health kick lately... (you would never know it by those s'mores brownies i posted, but hey - its all about balance) and have been
obsessing over these energy bites or power balls or
protein bites or whatever else you want to call them.
With 13grams of
protein in every 6oz cup, it's something that I don't feel guilty about
obsessing over.
After watching Forks
Over Knives and now that I'm reading The China Study, I've learned more about why Americans (and most 1st world countries) are so
obsessed with filling up on plenty of animal based
protein.
Prioritize movement, prioritize
protein and vegetables, prioritize sleep, and prioritize the indulgences that you deeply desire, but don't
obsess over any of it.
I wouldn't
obsess over exact ratios of carbs,
protein, or fats either... your body needs all 3 for different reasons...
protein as the building blocks of muscle; carbs for muscle glycogen, energy during the workouts, and insulin response post-workout; and healthy fats to help maximize your muscle building hormones.