8 Great Sources Of Protein That Aren’t Meat
When it comes to protein, there’s a common misconception about how much we actually need on a daily basis. And in the fitness world, many people swear by living a high-protein diet to build muscle and aid in weight loss by making you feel fuller. But how much is too much?
The American Dietetic Association says that for the majority of active adults, they only need to consume 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram (1 kg = 2.2 pounds) of body weight per day. So for those that are consuming meat at every meal? They’re ingesting about five times too much of their recommended daily intake. On the other hand, too little protein is a bad thing as well. Protein malnutrition can lead to a condition called kwashiorkor, and can also cause growth failure, loss of muscle mass, decreased immunity, a weakening of the heart and respiratory system, and even death.
Meat is often looked at as being one of the top sources for protein, hence why so many scratch their heads in confusion as to how a vegetarian or vegan will go on without biting off a piece on a regular basis. But there are a lot of misconceptions regarding this ideology that ought to be cleared up. First off, we need to consume foods that provide us with the nine essential amino acids that our bodies are not capable of creating on their own.
Loneliness Kills
'This is something that we need to take seriously for our health,' says Brigham Young University researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad, an author of the study. 'This should become a public-health issue.'
The researchers emphasized the difference between the subjective, self-reported feeling of loneliness and the objective state of being socially isolated. Both are potentially damaging, the study found. People who say they are alone but feel happy are at increased risk of death, as are those who have many social connections but say they are lonely. People who are both objectively isolated and subjectively lonely may be at the greatest risk of death, says Holt-Lunstad, though she notes that more data would be needed to know with certainty.
“If we just tell people to interact with more people, that might solve the social-isolation issue, but it might not solve the loneliness issue,” she said. “I think we need to acknowledge that both of these components are important.”
The Dark Side of Implants
Perhaps you have decided you must extract your root canal treated teeth to maintain or regain health—against the clear position stated by the American Association of Endodontists above. You chose a biological dentist who can help you avoid cavitations, and boosted your immune system. How should you replace the space? Interestingly, the more complex and biologically incompatible the option, the more costly it is. Costs vary widely, as do longevity estimates.
Implants are essentially an artificial root screwed into your jawbone, topped with an artificial tooth or used as an anchor for a bridge or partial denture. Implants are displacing root canals because they look, feel, and function very much like a natural tooth, and do not interfere with normal oral activities.
They help maintain bone that normally dissolves over time after a tooth is extracted. They can last a long time, and do not require grinding down adjacent teeth, as a fixed bridge would require. But you have to remember success is not measured only by tooth function, but function within your body as a whole.
Gut bacteria and your brain
The quality, quantity, and composition of the bacteria in your gut have enormous influence on your brain. Dr. David Perlmutter explores this phenomenon in great detail in his new book, Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain-for Life.
Dr. Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and a fellow of the American College of Nutrition (ACN). He also has a clinic in Naples, Florida, and he’s been very active in publishing his findings in peer-reviewed medical journals.
His previous book, Grain Brain, topped the New York Times bestseller list for 54 weeks. In my view, Dr. Perlmutter is probably the leading natural medicine neurologist in the US.
S. salivarius K12: Prevent Sore Throats, Bad Breath, and More
Most people know that probioticsplay an important role in digestive health. But these beneficial bacteria support many other aspects of well-being. For example, when it comes to the varied health benefits of probiotics, one specific probiotic strain, Streptococcus salivarius(S. salivarius) K12, helps promoteoral health and has also been shown to prevent conditions that affect the upper respiratorytract, such as sore throats and ear infections.
This makes sense since S. salivarius K12 is one of the “good” strains of bacteria that colonizes the oralcavity and upper respiratory tract (the mouth, throat, and nasopharynx) and works to crowd out pathogenic bacteria. Let’s take a closer look at some of the specific benefits of S. salivarius K12.
Treatment Options for Ear Infections: A Least Invasive to Most Invasive Approach
Ear infections (otitis media) are all too common among the pediatric population. And what is the status quo treatment? You probably didn’t even have to think twice on that answer. Antibiotics. There are different treatments of course, but antibiotics are the most common prescription for an ear infection. Why?
Antibiotics have been proven to have negative effects on our gut health due to their focus to destroy ALL bacteria, not just the bad bugs. And they are very effective at their job. Once they have kicked your ear infection to the curb, your gut is ready to rebuild with new bacteria. Bad gut bacteria are more than willing to step up and replenish the gut with bacteria that will feed a host of pathogens, fungi, and bacterial infections if not rebalanced by good bacteria. Maybe your gut will easily replenish the good-to-bad bacteria ratio. If you’re taking a high quality probiotic, avoiding processed foods, and getting plenty of direct sunlight daily, then your gut is likely headed to balance. If not, antibiotics have opened the door to a host of major issues. The CDC explains the issue,
“Ear infections will often get better on their own without antibiotic treatment.”
“Taking antibiotics when they are not needed can be harmful, and may lead to unwanted side effects like diarrhea, rashes, nausea, and stomach pain. More severe side effects may rarely occur; these include life-threatening allergic reactions, kidney toxicity, and severe skin reactions.”
“Each time you or your child takes an antibiotic, the bacteria that normally live in your body (on the skin, in the intestine, in the mouth and nose, etc.) are more likely to become resistant to antibiotics.”
The Origins of Cannabis
The Origins of Medicinal Cannabis
The Origins of Cannabis
Since cannabis is the only plant on the planet that yields both a drug and a useful fiber its no surprise that it has been used for thousands of years. The earliest records date back to about 2700 B.C. when Chinese physicians were recommending a tea made from cannabis leaves to treat conditions like gout and malaria. Cannabis was already in use as early as 4000 B.C. in China as a source of cloth, rope, fiber and cooking oil. Around A.D. 200, Chinese physician Hua Tao wrote about using cannabis as part of what was probably the first anesthetic.
Apple Seeds and Cancer: What has been hidden for Years
The mere mention of consuming apple seeds, cherry pits, apricot seeds, or bitter almonds tends to cause almost panic attacks or angry reactions in some. Why? Cyanide is in them. So they’re justified in freaking out, right?
As a rumor based on too little knowledge, their concern is understandable. All you have to do is Google cyanide alongside any of the foods mentioned above and you’ll get a plethora of articles that all support the cyanide dangers from those seeds and nuts.
14 Foods That Cleanse the Liver
Guest Writer for Wake Up World
Modern society is a sad state that produces many over-processed livers. When we overeat or eat processed or fried foods, and, anytime we are exposed to environmental pollutants or stress, the liver becomes overworked and overloaded. When the liver is taxed, it can’t process toxins and fat in an efficient way.
There are many foods that can help cleanse the liver naturally by stimulating its natural ability to clean toxic waste from the body.
Mosquitoes prefer certain types of people
Everyone has an aunt who spends all summer claiming they’re like catnip to mosquitoes.
As it turns out, health experts believe mosquitoes actually do prefer certain types of people. Here are a few factors that may make you “mosquito bait.”
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