Episode 132: How Much Protein Do We *Really* Need?
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The 12 Days of Funk’mas | Day 6
You’ve probably heard me say when it comes to nutrition, we can’t do the high level stuff without addressing the foundation and the building blocks first - and in this episode, I mean it literally. We’ll be talking about amino acids today which are the actual building blocks of protein and your body. While this is more of a nutrition 101/back to basics episode about protein, I definitely get into some higher level functional medicine stuff as well. I’ll discuss the different types of protein, best ways to get it and why amino acids are really what run the show in your body. Originally aired January 2020.
In this episode:
12 Days of Funk’mas Day 6 Giveaway details, featuring Coyote River Hemp Co [1:39]
“Healthziety,” resources for it and why I love Coyote River Hemp Co CBD oil [5:19]
Benefits of protein, what it does in the body and why we need it [12:22]
Is too much protein a thing? [17:16]
Reasons you may need more protein in your diet [19:24]
What you need to know about amino acids, including the “fuel source” glutamine [21:24]
Why I don’t use Tylenol [26:20]
Dietary recommendations for protein [31:09]
Symptoms of protein deficiency [33:33]
The different types of proteins [35:49]
Collagen peptides: what they are, how our bodies use it and things to consider when shopping for it [38:01]
Breaking down all the details on bone broth [43:29]
Why getting enough tryptophan is wildly important, plus whole food sources for it [50:03]
Best sources of protein, and the trap we sometimes fall into [52:48]
Protein powders to look for, and why I have a hard time recommending plant protein powders [56:45]
Vegan protein options [1:06:30]
The difference between organic meat and grass-fed meat [1:12:18]
Thoughts on the Impossible Burger [1:17:30]
Resources mentioned:
Coyote River Hemp Co (Save 10% with FUNK10!)
Carb Compatibility Project (Available for free within the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective)
Study: Dietary Guidelines should reflect new understandings about adult protein needs.
Report: Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements.
Micronutrient Panels, Zoomers and other functional lab tests.
Recipe: Iced Matcha Recipe (Plus a video on how to make nut mylk!)
BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (Save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15!)
Find Coyote River Hemp Co on Insta
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