Gen Z and protein

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are you relating interest in protein to Gen Z? There is a lot of science to support a higher protein diet, but it's not specific to Gen Z.

Please define “high protein diet” and link to some scientific research supporting it, thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are you relating interest in protein to Gen Z? There is a lot of science to support a higher protein diet, but it's not specific to Gen Z.

She’s just combining two popular topics to bash - high protein diets and Gen z.

[Anonymous]

This has been a teen boy athlete thing forever. I remember the boys song it in the 80s with their big disgusting jogs of protein powder.

[Anonymous]

Protein and fat are the required macros you must have.

Carbs are not necessary. Your body can make glucose from fats and proteins.

"counting" is just for people who are insulin sensitive, or people really into training like bodybuilding or having difficulty losing weight.

As far as generalizations and ridiculous terms like "gen z", that's just nonsene or social media trends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This has been a teen boy athlete thing forever. I remember the boys song it in the 80s with their big disgusting jogs of protein powder.

What country are you from? Curious.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's a trend. Just like the "low carb" idiocy.

Your "macros" don't matter. Just eat real food. Mostly plants. A little of everything else.

Low carb makes more sense though. Diabetes is real. Counting "protein" seems made up.

Nobody (or next to no one, baring people with unusually rare disorders) gets diabetes from eating beans, sweet potatoes, and apples. "Low carb" makes zero sense at all, unless you're a moron.

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People get type 2 diabetes from eating garbage (which is often carb heavy) and being completely sedentary.

It’s the pop tarts, not the “carbs” in the pop tarts.

You clearly are unaware of those who have genetic predispositions to Type 2. I am from a family that deals with this constantly. And no, we are not eating pop tarts. We exercise obsessively, we eat well, we limit our carbs, and make sure we balance with fiber, fat and protein.

It always amazes me the people who think they know everything about everyone, and use a broad brush and arrogantly assume it applies to everyone.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a trend. Just like the "low carb" idiocy.

Your "macros" don't matter. Just eat real food. Mostly plants. A little of everything else.

Low carb makes more sense though. Diabetes is real. Counting "protein" seems made up.

Nobody (or next to no one, baring people with unusually rare disorders) gets diabetes from eating beans, sweet potatoes, and apples. "Low carb" makes zero sense at all, unless you're a moron.

+1

People get type 2 diabetes from eating garbage (which is often carb heavy) and being completely sedentary.

It’s the pop tarts, not the “carbs” in the pop tarts.

You clearly are unaware of those who have genetic predispositions to Type 2. I am from a family that deals with this constantly. And no, we are not eating pop tarts. We exercise obsessively, we eat well, we limit our carbs, and make sure we balance with fiber, fat and protein.

It always amazes me the people who think they know everything about everyone, and use a broad brush and arrogantly assume it applies to everyone.

Yeah, actually my parents both have type 2. But I don’t kid myself that I’m genetically predisposed to it. Instead, I just live a healthy lifestyle, unlike them.

Ask yourself why type 2 has been skyrocketing. Genetic predispositions must change FAST.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Protein and fat are the required macros you must have.

Carbs are not necessary. Your body can make glucose from fats and proteins.

"counting" is just for people who are insulin sensitive, or people really into training like bodybuilding or having difficulty losing weight.

As far as generalizations and ridiculous terms like "gen z", that's just nonsene or social media trends.

Does your body also make fiber from fats and proteins?

Is this why we’re seeing a dramatic uptick in young people with colon cancer?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This has been a teen boy athlete thing forever. I remember the boys song it in the 80s with their big disgusting jogs of protein powder.

What country are you from? Curious.

Not PP but in the 80s in the US it was what was done by almost every high school football team.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a trend. Just like the "low carb" idiocy.

Your "macros" don't matter. Just eat real food. Mostly plants. A little of everything else.

Low carb makes more sense though. Diabetes is real. Counting "protein" seems made up.

Nobody (or next to no one, baring people with unusually rare disorders) gets diabetes from eating beans, sweet potatoes, and apples. "Low carb" makes zero sense at all, unless you're a moron.

+1

People get type 2 diabetes from eating garbage (which is often carb heavy) and being completely sedentary.

It’s the pop tarts, not the “carbs” in the pop tarts.

You clearly are unaware of those who have genetic predispositions to Type 2. I am from a family that deals with this constantly. And no, we are not eating pop tarts. We exercise obsessively, we eat well, we limit our carbs, and make sure we balance with fiber, fat and protein.

It always amazes me the people who think they know everything about everyone, and use a broad brush and arrogantly assume it applies to everyone.

Yeah, actually my parents both have type 2. But I don’t kid myself that I’m genetically predisposed to it. Instead, I just live a healthy lifestyle, unlike them.

Ask yourself why type 2 has been skyrocketing. Genetic predispositions must change FAST.

Agreed - this is complete BS. Genetic predisposition is one thing, but all that does in 99% of the cases is hasten the ultimate outcome of type 2 that happens MORE DIRECTLY because of lifestyle and overconsumption issues. Virtually nobody trips over type 2 diabetes running on the straight and narrow.

An alternative is that people are not being honest with themselves or their health care providers about their actual lifestyle.

[Anonymous]

Our bodies are not designed such that we need to count anything - calories, macros, etc. Any type of diet that requires you to track your intake is going to be unhelpful in the long run. There is also way too much emphasis on eating for muscle “gains”

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a trend. Just like the "low carb" idiocy.

Your "macros" don't matter. Just eat real food. Mostly plants. A little of everything else.

Low carb makes more sense though. Diabetes is real. Counting "protein" seems made up.

Nobody (or next to no one, baring people with unusually rare disorders) gets diabetes from eating beans, sweet potatoes, and apples. "Low carb" makes zero sense at all, unless you're a moron.

+1

People get type 2 diabetes from eating garbage (which is often carb heavy) and being completely sedentary.

It’s the pop tarts, not the “carbs” in the pop tarts.

You clearly are unaware of those who have genetic predispositions to Type 2. I am from a family that deals with this constantly. And no, we are not eating pop tarts. We exercise obsessively, we eat well, we limit our carbs, and make sure we balance with fiber, fat and protein.

It always amazes me the people who think they know everything about everyone, and use a broad brush and arrogantly assume it applies to everyone.

Yeah, actually my parents both have type 2. But I don’t kid myself that I’m genetically predisposed to it. Instead, I just live a healthy lifestyle, unlike them.

Ask yourself why type 2 has been skyrocketing. Genetic predispositions must change FAST.

Uh, if both your parents have T2D then yes, you are likely genetically predisposed to it. As many of your ancestors may have been throughout history.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's a trend. Just like the "low carb" idiocy.

Your "macros" don't matter. Just eat real food. Mostly plants. A little of everything else.

Low carb makes more sense though. Diabetes is real. Counting "protein" seems made up.

Nobody (or next to no one, baring people with unusually rare disorders) gets diabetes from eating beans, sweet potatoes, and apples. "Low carb" makes zero sense at all, unless you're a moron.

+1

People get type 2 diabetes from eating garbage (which is often carb heavy) and being completely sedentary.

It’s the pop tarts, not the “carbs” in the pop tarts.

You clearly are unaware of those who have genetic predispositions to Type 2. I am from a family that deals with this constantly. And no, we are not eating pop tarts. We exercise obsessively, we eat well, we limit our carbs, and make sure we balance with fiber, fat and protein.

It always amazes me the people who think they know everything about everyone, and use a broad brush and arrogantly assume it applies to everyone.

Yeah, actually my parents both have type 2. But I don’t kid myself that I’m genetically predisposed to it. Instead, I just live a healthy lifestyle, unlike them.

Ask yourself why type 2 has been skyrocketing. Genetic predispositions must change FAST.

Uh, if both your parents have T2D then yes, you are likely genetically predisposed to it. As many of your ancestors may have been throughout history.

Give me a break. Do you think that if both your parents are meth addicts you are genetically predisposed to cook meth?

I think you don’t understand the difference between genetics and lifestyle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has been a teen boy athlete thing forever. I remember the boys song it in the 80s with their big disgusting jogs of protein powder.

What country are you from? Curious.

Not PP but in the 80s in the US it was what was done by almost every high school football team.

I graduated from HS in the 1990s. Don’t forget the wrestling team! It’s also why I don’t get why people are bent out of shape on the high protein thing. It’s always been a thing in some circles.

[Anonymous]

I feel better and more satiated when I regularly get protein. Also avoid blood spikes and my hair is fuller.