Everything you should know about the hyperproteic diet

After thoroughly studying the vegan dietWe continue this section of articles, focusing on the high-protein diet, where the main macronutrient is protein. Carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, grains) are completely or significantly eliminated, and fats (oils, seeds, nuts) are significantly restricted. The diet consists largely of meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, cheeses, seafood, and protein shakes.

Why was and continues to be successful?

Basically, because it's generally effective for weight loss. However, that doesn't mean it's healthy and sustainable in the long term.

Protein takes longer to digest, metabolize, and utilize, so we burn more calories processing it and feel fuller. Additionally, protein consumption along with exercise guarantees fat burning, not muscle burning. The cumulative effect of all this is quite attractive for those looking to lose weight.

The body uses the amino acids in protein to build muscle, activates the metabolism, and contributes to greater toning and calorie burning even when we are not exercising.

When you completely eliminate carbohydrates, you lose weight quickly because you eliminate fluids and instead of burning sugars, your body burns fat (a state of ketosis).

Why is this diet not advisable in the long term?

However, it is not recommended follow this diet for a long time because:

• Nutritional deficiencies can arise from a lack of carbohydrates, and constipation from a lack of fiber.
• Ketosis can cause bad breath, headaches, irritability, and low energy levels.
• Excessive consumption of red meat can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, not to mention the tremendous environmental impact it entails. If you haven't seen it, I recommend watching the National Geographic and Leonardo DiCaprio documentary. "Before The Flood", scares.
• Consuming too much animal protein can affect the kidneys and liver by causing acidosis, so be careful not to overdo it with those famous post-workout protein shakes.

Remember that eating legumes, nuts and seeds, especially the seeds of ORGANIC HEMP and the seeds of ORGANIC CHIA, very rich in fiber, amino acids and essential fatty oils, quinoa or buckwheat, guarantee an excellent contribution of protein without adverse effects, in addition to lowering bad cholesterol or LDL. Another very interesting source of non-animal protein is ORGANIC SPIRULINA Since it contains 63.5% high biological value protein (21 of the 23 essential amino acids), it will be very interesting to add it to your post-workout green smoothies.

Keep in mind that it's not healthy to follow a high-protein diet for life, so once you return to a less restrictive diet, it will be for nothing and you'll quickly regain the weight you lost.

Therefore, I recommend you Maintain a balanced diet that includes all the macronutrients. This way, it will be sustainable and easy to maintain in the long term, so you'll be able to achieve your goals, whatever they may be (weight control, definition, etc.).

Alicia Lamothe (Health Coach)