Nutrition:why pigging out on protein is pointless...

Fast fact: pigging out on protein is pointless...

Although munching on this mandatory macronutrient may stimulate satiety (and aid an array of vital bodily functions), splashing the cash on the shakes, supplements and specialised 'food' sources that promote protein-rich properties - think the artificially added 'protein' that's been pumped into chocolate (snickers) and cereal (weetabix/wheat biscuits) - is pointless.

In fact, as surplus protein cannot be stored by the body, any additional amino acids (the building blocks that protein is broken down into by digestive enzymes) are not only converted to urea, but excreted via the kidneys - this means that the expensive shakes, supplements and specialised 'food' sources that we often over consume in an attempt to benefit our bodies and/or build muscle mass end up being flushed down the toilet.

Instead of investing in and/or over consuming an abundance of overpriced products, aim to spend your pennies on the unprocessed protein that's found in (real) food sources such as lean meats, flavoursome fish and nutritious nuts. Although they may not be as speedy to prepare as a protein shake, your body and bank balance will benefit far more from the pure, unprocessed protein (and necessary nutrients!) that they provide.

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