Protein, Protein, Protein!
Jeff Weesner
Everybody wants protein. The food industry loves new demand. You can now buy protein added to almost anything including bottled water, milk, and snacks.
As a pre-teen I read everything about body building, marshal arts, science, space, and cars. I could eat protein powder straight. Protein bars were tough before Cliff bars saved us. Egg protein was a favorite sometimes with water, but better with milk and bananas. Then came amino acids each with their own benefit. Never steroids. One it was cheating and two it seemed if a chemical made muscles grow, stretch, and swell then it would not be real growth and would disappear someday, leaving behind a mess.of damaged organs. I always had the idea that health and muscle would let me be happy competing at anything. And yes, I wanted girls to look at me.
A genetic heart condition shifted my priority away from the bursting pressure of heavier lifting.
I have always thought in terms of living in-the-now within the context that a long life is a series of stages. I am a contrarian at heart, so resisting each new health solution or life-hack seems natural.
As I am now in my sixth decade on this planet, I have seen numerous cycles of leading thoughts for good health: more protein, Atkins, amino acids, jogging, complex carbs, aerobics, fasting, carb loading, blue zones, low fat, no fat, Keto, good fats, plant based protein, no processed fats, no processed foods, weight bearing workouts with aging, and now…
Protein, protein, protein! Again.
It is not one thing, it’s everything: stress, activity, friends, fascination, challenge, rest, and what you eat.
If you do everything in moderation, you’ll never be too wrong. Why not try small meals and a Meat Mediterranean Diet.
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