protein bad?

[leff]

All this hogwash about protein is a North American fad. Go to other places in the world where people get less than half as much protein you will find they are just as healthy. There was a big study done in China some years ago where it was found that the Chinese eat about one third the protein and calcium that we get here in North America. Osteoporosis is rare in Cinina and the average life span was only 4 years shorter despite the fact that most Chinese do not have access to a high level of medical care.

Everybody in this forum is cackling about the latest protein potion, yet there isn't a shred of evidence that any of this junk is beneficial.

you dont think that may have to do with more than just the protein amount?

[potatoes]

you dont think that may have to do with more than just the protein amount?

Of course, but I was responding to all the protein propaganda.

[Trick]

Of course, but I was responding to all the protein propaganda.

I guess I hear ya potatoes, but the truth is, many hardworking amateur athletes do not get enough protein in their diets.

[potatoes]

I guess I hear ya potatoes, but the truth is, many hardworking amateur athletes do not get enough protein in their diets.

Ever listen to the CBC? Recently they did a piece on radio 1 about how about 25% of amateur ahtletes aren't enough nuitrition!

[Irish0910]

if protein is bad then Im ****ed. Sometimes I only eat shakes and bars all day.

no comment! hahaha

[danny stash]

Whatever about the american hogwash. Let me tell you one thing i know for sure. To repair damaged muscle tissue you need protein. Look at bodybuilders you think they dont look like malnourished chinese for a reason. They continually break down muscle tissue and eat lots of protein for repair. I am not saying a garganuatuan stature is needed for boxing whatsoever but eat your protein along with the rest of your veges etc... Anyone saying a post workout protein shake is wasting time is wasting my time.

[Peterp]

According to some Diet expert somewhere in the world, Protein is bad, Fat is bad and carbs are bad, so just don't eat anything ! lol

[EliteSoldier]

Proteins over-rated. The thing is that unless you're working out like you're on steroids and want to get mr. universe size. You really don't need to have as much protein in you as they advertise. Protein turns into fat anyways when not worked out. It's a waste if you don't constantly workout

[potatoes]

Whatever about the american hogwash. Let me tell you one thing i know for sure. To repair damaged muscle tissue you need protein. Look at bodybuilders you think they dont look like malnourished chinese for a reason. They continually break down muscle tissue and eat lots of protein for repair. I am not saying a garganuatuan stature is needed for boxing whatsoever but eat your protein along with the rest of your veges etc... Anyone saying a post workout protein shake is wasting time is wasting my time.

Joe Frazier in his book Box Like The Pros claims that boxers don't need any more protein than anybody else. That is the way he trained like so many thousands of boxers before him. Boxers aren't bodybuilders, consequently they don't need the same kind of diet.

Edison Miranda couldn't make weight for a reason. Could it have been too many protein shakes?

[Trick]

Joe Frazier in his book Box Like The Pros claims that boxers don't need any more protein than anybody else. That is the way he trained like so many thousands of boxers before him. Boxers aren't bodybuilders, consequently they don't need the same kind of diet.

Edison Miranda couldn't make weight for a reason. Could it have been too many protein shakes?

It would have been too many anything, fruitcups, protein shakes, whatever. Frazier is a great, but not exactly a scientist. Trust me, any athlete needs more protein than a normal joe. To say otherwise is utterly ridiculous.