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Maybe it's fats that you are craving? I'd rather have a protein craving than a sugar craving!!!
Maybe you could supplement with fish oil, flaxseed, or coconut oil? It may reduce the cravings some.
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This is EXCELLENT. there is nothing wrong and so much right with craving protein.
We need around 65 grams a day, or more. and most of us eat a couple eggs or a serving of chicken and think we get enough. Not so.
People who are ill often require more protein. However, if one has a kidney condition, supplemental support may be advised and diet regulation should be followed, perhaps adjusted the source or timing, etc.
One egg has just 6-7 grams of protein. One serving of fish, chicken or tofu has about 15-20 grams. Protein at every meal and even for snacks (as nuts) can really help with energy and brain function. Legumes bring a wide variety to the table, too. Adding a little fennel to the pot will help with digestion.
Protein helps our bodies make glutathione and that helps our liver with detox functions. Protein also provides essential and non-essential amino acids - required for brain and heart function.
Protein is excellent. Of course, also vtial are good fats and good carbs. Plenty of fiber among the carbs with low sugar fruits (berries, apples) and veggies also help the body repair and detox, too.
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From Harvard School of Public Health Protein: Moving Closer to Center Stage
Excerpts:
We know that adults need a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day to keep from slowly breaking down their own tissues. That's just over 7 grams of protein for every 20 pounds of body weight. . . .
for women . . . average amount of protein (less than 68 grams a day).
Many people think of nuts as just another junk food snack. In reality, nuts are excellent sources of protein and other healthful nutrients
--------------------------------- I did not see nuts on their chart. Nuts are great brain food and good for endurance, too. A handful is about the right size serving.
About protein powders: most I've used have around 15 grams of protein per serving. For one meal's worth this may be fine, but the protein powders lack the whole food nutrients so should not be all of one's protein account.
THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROTEIN & AMINO ACID DURING ACUTE & CHRONIC INFECTION . . .
Anura V. Kurpad - Institute of Population Health & Clinical Research, Bangalore, India
129. Indian J Med Res 124, August 2006, pp 129-148. Review Article.
Excerpt: " . . . In general, the amount of extra protein that would appear to be needed is of the order of 20-25 per cent of the recommended intake, for most infections. . . ."
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