Dr. Oz Dr. Roizen Give Plant Protein Prescription
Written by Vegetarian Star on August 7th, 2012 in Food & Drink, Nutrition-Health-Fitness.
Dr. Oz has always been a friend to vegetarians and vegans, regularly discussing the highlights of the diet on his daytime television series, The Dr. Oz Show.
In his column jointly written by Real Age doctor Dr. Roizen, Oz gives his recommendation for getting one of the most important nutrients in your diet–protein.
“Protein is essential for your body to build hormones, enzymes, antibodies – and every cell,” the article says.
“Protein is a great “I’m full and I’m not getting hungry anytime soon” nutrient. New research shows that when you eat protein-rich foods, you set off a chemical reaction that doubles back through the gut and nervous system to tell the brain you’re food-satisfied long after you eat.”
The Drs. say after we turn 40, it’s harder to maintain muscle mass so it’s important to get enough grams of protein in every day, at least 46-56 grams a day. Those that have more lean body mass may need even more. But don’t think you have to turn to animals to get any of it. The Drs. have recommended several vegetarian options.
“Protein doesn’t mean saturated fat. Rely on lean, protein-packing beans, hummus, low-fat dairy, 100 percent whole grains, soy foods and egg whites.”
Need more suggestions? Visit the Vegetarian Resource Group for more vegan protein ideas.
Photo: David Shankbone/Creative Commons
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