NY Times Takes on Protein Debate

"The average adult can achieve the recommended intake — 46 grams of protein a day for women, and 56 grams for men — by eating moderate amounts of protein-rich foods like meat, fish, dairy products, beans or nuts every day. There are about 44 grams of protein in a cup of chopped chicken, 20 grams in a cup of tofu or serving of Greek yogurt, and 18 grams in a cup of lentils or three eggs.

American men already consume much greater amounts, averaging nearly 100 grams of protein a day, according to a 2015 analysis of the 2007-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released in January, cautioned that some people, especially teenage boys and adult men, should “reduce overall intake of protein foods” and eat more vegetables."

If these paragraphs left you as stupified as they left us, then you might want to take a look at the full NY Times article. The title of the feature is, "Can You Get Too Much Protein?" and interviews 'experts', doctors, and nutritionists about the great protein debate. Thankfully, they also get opinions from those on 'our' side, who talk about the fact that when taken in moderation, and as a supplement to a whole food diet, there is nothing wrong with using protein powder. But of course, you get those old-school thinkers who talk about the dangers of protein and the risks to our kidneys if eaten in excess.

Read the article, then read the comments (which are almost better than the article itself!), and let us know what you think. We love when mainstream media takes on bodybuilding!

Check out our own article with the answer to the "Can you absorb more than 30g of protein at a time?" quesiton.