I like how I feel when I’m eating higher protein and more whole foods. Processed foods and fast foods make me feel terrible…but unfortunately if you’re not good at planning and prepping you’ll inevitably turn to quick and easy. It’s a discipline I haven’t mastered yet.
@@starrjohnson1327 Why? What KIND were you eating? Protein "shakes" as you call them are really just either whey concentrate, plant, or whey isolate usually and are just a food supplement. They are to be used to SUPPLIMENT your normal solid food protein intake but they are still a food.
One of my tricks is I may cook a steak that's like 20 ounces. I can't eat it all and I do like a leftover "nacho' thing(no chips) the next day. I will use some tomato and cheese, sour cream and lots of steak. Yummy. Very few carbs and uses all of the steak and is fast.
Your explanation of amino acids forming protein, the uses of proteins and protein in your diet are excellent. I’m a retired biology/genetics teacher. if I was still teaching, I’d show this video to my classes. Thank you.
Gosh I love these guys droll sense of humor. Their delivery of what otherwise might be boring medical and nutritional education is very engaging and informative.
Had surgery for a hematoma extraction and the area where the drain was would never heal. Got referred to the Wound Clinic and they dramatically increased my protein - became a full time job to get it all in. With their other treatments, it healed pretty quickly.
@@RiDankulous Good luck. It's hard to eat 100 grams of protein (at least it was for me) but I truly feel it was the key to the quick healing of that wound.
@@lanamolczyk5139 I hope you get the right amount of protein! I did some research because there are widely varying opinions about what protein we need. Apparently for the special situation of wound healing yes there can be additional protein required. The statement I found is “If you have a wound or are undergoing healing, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian. They can assess your individual needs and provide personalized recommendations for protein intake“. Also, I didn’t review this video for what these doctors say, and I place a significant amount of weight on their opinion since they seem to be well educated in the field of nutrition
A big hearty hello from a Frenchwoman from Normandy! I love your videos. They’re informative, quick-paced, but not so quick that all the information blurs into impenetrable jargon. Thank you.
For the past 4 months I've been using terzipitide to lose weight. I used a protein shakes to add to my diet because ate so little. I run (walk/run) 3 miles a day and do free weight and squat routine through the day (every time I pee LOL) . I finally feel great. My blood work is remarkably good after 10 years of struggling. My BP meds are going away, no more statins and my alt/ast are both down to 20!!! You should do a video on the latest glp1 agonists. Btw, I'm 71 this year and dropped from 235 to 190#. Feeling good and a big fan of you guys.
I am a bodybuilder and I eat 1 gram per lb of bodyweight. .67/lb is a good number to reach for if one is not resistance training. One thing I see overlooked here is that protein is satiating!!!! It reduces cravings and takes a longer time to digest than most foods. You won't ve hungry for hours and you won't desire sugars as much!
I think they are mainly referring to the 'average person" non athlete or bodybuilder. I body build too and competed. Your 1 gram is a ROUGH estimate on how much you need to repair lean muscle tissue and if you are natural you need less actually. Actually you would get closer to the one gram per lb of bodyweight IF you are under 15 percent bodyfat only. If you are abouve that say 20 to 30 percent you need less maybe like .06 to .08 g per lb bodyweight.
Hey Docs, I love all of your videos, I wish do a video medical ptsd and how real it is. How to explain to their surgeons, anesthesia doctors, nursing staff how serious and how it cause more trauma to patient if they unwill to listen or belief what the patient is trying to explain to them and how sometimes patient can't show expressive pain because of trauma I wish do video on to explain to providers and medical staff! Thank you so much for making so many great educational videos. I try to watch every single one. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to do this and thank you for being doctors! Linda from Texas!
@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks. I have struggled with it for 5 years. I have never struggled with it; I am so scared of doctors, anesthesia docs, and nurses because I was neglected or lied to. I have been left in my urine and BM or refused my medication for pain because I feel my BP was too low, and I explain to them it is normal for me. I died twice in the last two years due to neglect by an anesthesiologist and a hospitalist who was not listening to me when there was a CFS leak in my back. I could go on and on. That would be wonderful because if a doctor sees your videos, they may be more willing to listen or care. Thanks for listening, and I do love your videos; you guys are so funny! Keep up the great work in educating us.💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
When's the Christmas video coming? I liked that old one about don't fall off the roof when you are putting up Christmas lights. This Xmas is a real bummer for me. I'd like to talk about it but nobody cares or want to listen. I sure missed you docs. Glad to be back❤❤.
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I absolutely love you guys. I've been watching you since you started. You're my go-to source for general knowledge. I make sure to include my Dr's point-of-view for health issues, but you guys head me in the right direction. You also generate perfect synergy - great pairing. Thanks for everything.
This is so refreshing to find out that I really don't need so much protein like I just saw a different video where someone was recommending 1 gram for each pound of body weight. There is no way I could eat that much! So glad I'm on the right track. Thank you for your expertise on relevant issues of today!
If you're trying to lose a lot of weight and/or are fairly active 1g is perfectly reasonable. Over 1.5g to 2g only makes sense if you want to gain a lot of muscle and intensively lift weights on most days. If you get less than 0.4g/lb than you'll risk an actual deficiency if you're anything more than sedentary.
@@mikafoxx2717 fat cells also need upkeep or they won't function as healthy fat cells making things even worse. That takes protien. Even if fat cells took no protein themselves any significant body fat % is an appreciable load on muscle, bone and organs anyway. If you short that for long it can be all kinds of trouble to correct. Over doing protiens a little is no big deal as you still need a calorie surplus to gain weight whether thsrs as muscle or fat. Undercutting it can slow your metabolism and boost cravings while costing muscle. That combination can quickly cause weight to spiral especially as one gets a bit older.
I am a bodybuilder and I eat 1 gram per lb of bodyweight. .67/lb is a good number to reach for if one is not resistance training. One thing I see overlooked here is that protein is satiating!!!! It reduces cravings and takes a longer time to digest than most foods. You won't ve hungry for hours and you won't desire sugars as much!
A good discussion on proteins and an overview of usage and elimination. I suppose you could have made it a bit more complex and discussed the biological value of various proteins, but I think for most folks what you presented was perfect :)
I'm SO glad that you covered this topic. I have been searching for months and keep getting conflicting information. Thank you so much. And as always, I love the humor too =)
Hi, from Australia. Love your videos. This was so interesting, as my husband is a marathon runner over 65 and we do wonder about his protein consumption. Thak you for making it so easy to understand. Would you recommend a protein shake after running?
@@CalvinCooke18 nutrition and functional medicine is not a topic the regular doctor know much about since they study less than 20 hours of nutrition in medical school.
"A ticket to the gun show." LOL You guys are great!!! Your latest videos are always a subject of conversation at the dog park... We talk about your videos while the dogs are playing (being dogs). Without a doubt the best videos on the internet. Thanks Much.
Ironically insulin helps protein absorption so some carbs with your meal are useful. Stomach acid is required so antacids are problematic. Also stress has been shown to reduce absorption
Love you guys @Talking With Docs! Always great info! I always come back to your channel for real trusted medical information. Good news for me after 3.5yrs, I'm going in for hip resurfacing surgery on my one hip a few months later, my second hip. Though, I'm excited about this, I'm a little scared. I've never been in a hospital for surgery. Would be great if you could post a video for newbies panicked about going into surgery . Especially hip resurfacing surgery. It's been a long road, still fear the unknown very scary.
My daughter dated a football player who used to put 9 scoops of protein into a shake and eat that every day. I couldn't believe he needed that much. I think the fitness industry has done some of these kids a bad service in not explaining how to use protein supplements well.
I'm going to assume that was probably a weight gainer shake because those require several scoops to get to the goal calories. It's usually composed of protein and carbs. So while it could have been a lot of bulk powder, it might have been my moderate protein and likely more carbs. If it wasn't then I would agree that is likely overkill!
Good video and appreciate bringing up the variables. Some cant digest proteins or process them when they do. Thats another video for ya. Happy belated BDay Dr. W
So...this was super helpful! I have Osteopenia/Osteoporosis...do not want to take the drugs...I was listening to a RU-vid doctor who specializes in these "diseases ", and he was saying that protein is essential...1 gram per pound of weight...this seemed a bit excessive... I usually avoid excessive type things. I am 76...relatively active, and try to follow a balanced healthy diet. You gave me reason to to continue this journey...thanks so much!
I am age 73. I have little appetite. Can't eat gluten or dairy. Hard to keep up my protein intake. My PCP says...."drink Boost or Ensure" ...yuck! My go to is organic bone broth. 10 grams of protein per cup.
Absolutely love listening to what you guys have to say! Such a wealth of knowledge & information delivered with alittle humour ! Perfect.. thanks guys 😊👍
This is a very interesting and necessary video, in that, people are often under the weird impression that if they consume an inordinate amount of protein they'll automatically become Arnold 'The Austrian Oak.' This is a such a gross fallacy, but it's often acted upon. It really varies depending upon your routine. If you're an athlete, then you're protein intake should be carefully corroborate with that activity, and that will be much higher than the typical person. The drinks that contain Taurine are NOT for everyone; for athletes this extra supplement makes sense, not for the guy who sits at a computer 8 hours per day. Good video, gents.
I was once on a low carb diet about 30 years ago and ate so much meat. I am sure I was getting way more protein than I needed. Thank you for keeping us informed Dr's.
I am struggling with my diabetes and do weekly injections. I have lived vegan/vegetarian for 30 years eating no meat and my dr. just changed me to an almost all protein diet with no fruit, few vegetables. It is almost like an after bariatric surgery diet. I am few carbs a day and mostly protein. This doesn't seem right to me. I don't eat meals off a plate but a small dessert bowl. When I have had the feeling of satiated I put the bowl away. I have lost 20 lbs. in 2 months. Comments? Suggestions? My dr. said the protein fuels the fat and helps burn the sugar in your system faster. I am hooked on reading labels on everything for carbs and protein. You two are on a roll today.
Hi judith. So yes protein is important. Yes limited carbs especially refined carbs and sugar is critical. Eliminate processed food. But we would say whole foods like fruits and vegetables still play an important role. Worth a chat with your doc
@@TalkingWithDocs thank you for the quick reply. I am going back because I can't live like this. It's summer in Texas and a lot of good fresh fruit and vegetables here. I don't own a can owner so never processed food. I really look up to you both and your advice. Thank you.
You're an insulin dependent type 2? And after 30 years of being vegetarian and no meat, you're wondering why your health is so bad? Please listen to your own doctor and continue losing weight by eating low carb, high fat and moderate protein. You've already lost 20 lbs so why would you contemplate stopping?
Just when I think I know something about the subject, I watch your video and realize I didn't know anything! LOL So, as a vegetarian I'm still getting enough protein! That's definitely good to know!! Thank you, Docs!
Thanks Docs! I love your videos. Lots of good info. I really like the way you two tip toe around just to the edge of being silly. Really cute. Keep it up. 💖
Working on my math balance ...... with food. 🎶 ".... add Subtract and Multiply, till your overcome. This is much to hard for us, we can't do the sum."🎶 X+6%=? (Babes in Toyland (1961) - I Can't Do The Sum)
Protein is everywhere as you said. And I preach this in my household. Vegs, beans, cheese, and grains all have protein so why we doubling up on the proteins? It's very tiring being a 'consumer'... :(
Thank you for sharing about protein. Because a year ago I tried adding more protein to my diet to loose weight and gain muscle. It worked, but my doctor noticed some problems that I realized were related to too much protein in my blood. This video lets me know I don’t need to go crazy with protein to achieve my weight goals ❤.
I take tirzepatide for type 2 diabetes mellitus. It's most prevalent side effect is weight loss. I'm 62 and not in great shape, so in order to lose fat and not muscle mass, I use protein supplements. It allows me to get in the calories I need (my appetite suppression on tirzepatide is so strong that I have trouble eating more than around 1100-1200kcal/day) plus the protein required to lose fat and not muscle. I realize that the body can convert protein to fat if it's not finely tuned, but my body fat % is going down while my muscle mass is going up, so I think I'm doing it right. I also do strength training several days/wk to tone the muscle I have. Every body is different, and I'm glad you stated that clearly when giving RDA "recommendations" -- the US RDA is pretty lousy anyway. This is the first video I've seen from you and I'll be subscribing to see more.
I'm 67 years young and swim three times a week; Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, I don't eat much before 1/2 a banana and 1 cup of coffee with 1 oz. of 1/2 'n 1/2, Total swim distance per swim is 2600-3000 meters; =9000 /week; I then enjoy a Premier Protein after. good or? I eat lunch and supper 90% made at home so well balanced! Thoughts?
My personal experience was that once I started taking in about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, I saw huge muscle size improvements with my workout routine. It seems that the biggest reason why people don't always see huge improvements from the gym is diet, and for adding muscle mass having plenty of protein is key. In your average diet, it's really difficult to actually take in 1 gram per pound of body weight - so protein shakes and similar supplements come in handy.
@@Russsir it's definitely not an unreasonable amount of protein, but obviously with the average diet you could easily get too little. The other thing is the calorie to protein ratio where you don't want to get your protein solely from things like nuts. Protein shakes and chicken breast have an excellent calorie to protein ratio.
@@Russsirthat's what most people think, it's not much. And that seems reasonable until you actually commit to to eating that amount of protein every day. And that's where many people will find out that it's not that easy.
Dear Doctors, you are great - Yentl !! juaaa !! amazing teaching videos. More importantly you give all of a us the opportunity to make our own decision, be mindful and aware to take better care of our own health. Thank you for doing these videos.
If you eat a wide variety of plant foods you will meet your protein requirements. Do you know that 100g of brocolli has 2.8 g of protein and 34 calories. That way if you consumed 1500 calories and ate only brocolli you would get 123g of protein per day.
thanks a lot for addressing this topic! As a plant based food person, I always thought I was short of protein. Now I need to work on eating less protein powder 🙂
@@TalkingWithDocs LET'S NOT FORGET THAT DOCTORS GET 4 WEEKS OF NUTRITION IN MEDSCHOOL AND THE RDA IS A BARE BARE BARE MINIMUM TO BARELY SURVIVE and ward off malnutrition Also, plants have protein but human bodies don't utilize it like animal protein so it's really a waste of money
@@KJB0001 I am a physician and 4 weeks of Nutrition is being kind! Medical school is just the beginning. Good physicians are always learning and keeping up with current research. As for myself, I recommend the carnivore diet or the keto diet. People on the carnivore diet can throw away most of their medications, lose weight and have a new lease on life.
@@lightworker4512 I am a mostly carnivore (mostly cod, salmon, lobster, mussels, some poultry, not much red meat - just organs) and berries, kiwi, avocado and maybe tree nuts so PaleoCarni And would NEVER trust a doc who recommends whole grain bread and legumes -that's some ANTIQUATED BS right there and denotes when to get up and walk out of an exam room
@@KJB0001 Plants have less concentration of protein compared to animal in relation to mass, and also as they explained, not all plants are complete. Just means you eat a bigger variety. If you look at the cost of meat right now, I'd say that meat is a waste of money when it comes to nutrition. It has also clearly been shown that high consumption of meat is linked to cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, diabetes, etc. Not saying be a vegetarian/vegan, but eat less meat, more plants, and you'll be in the best shape of your life.
Thank you so much! I'm diabetic, (male, 60, 95kg) and was under the belief that if protein helps to offset carbs, more protein is better. So I would intentionally eat a high protein diet to offset the carbs I was taking in...to the point that I was overdoing it with carbs. On my last physical, my doc mentioned to me that I had a fatty liver. I was wondering where that came from...but your explanation makes perfect sense! Thanks for explaining in terms a layperson can easily understand!
Thanks Drs so much great day I weigh 330 and I'm on my way to lose 100 pounds in a year I just subscribed to your utube channel I see you have alot of helpful information that I can use
@@cherylmcnutt9905 Congratulations to you Cheryl its got to feel so good to have the weight off so great for your health and look great in the clothes you wear I'll have to try your diet and see how it works for me Thanks so very much for the tip have a wonderful day
Great vid. I noticed when you talked about low albumin you showed a lady laying in a hospital bed. In my experience as a lab tech, people who are prone have a lower albumin…argued with an internist about this who said all our albumins are low…I won this one when I showed him the studies.
Quinoa is a favorite of mine too and the way I like to eat it is right next to a big slab of another protein. Actually, I have been boiling it in smaller servings together in one pot lately with other whole grains, seeds, etc. Things like Brown rice, Barley, Wild rice... even Chia seeds make it into the kettle in their subsequent cooking time one after another. It gets a little richer than this many times with the type of fats like grated hard cheese, butter, oil... I guess that's more protein as well. Yummy, and I've lost close to 50 lbs over the last year, but I'm 6'3” and looked like a U.S., NFL offensive lineman in my youth, albeit a retired one nowadays. Hence the 50 pounds, (that wasn't muscle and good riddance) as muscle and fat came easily for me, just easier in my youthful years, probably from all the protein consumed.
I can control my food cravings better with a higher amount of protein and it also seems to keep my glucose level from spiking when I eat carbs. I have IBS and cannot eat legumes or high fiber foods so I pretty much eat lean, good quality meats, poultry, fish and some of the veggies that I can tolerate. Yes! Everyone is different and I am glad that you said that.
I CONSUME CHOCOLATE EGGS MEAT OR FISH AND ORGANIKA COLLAGEN POWDER DAILY APPROXIMATELY 40 GRAMS OF PROTEIN MY WEIGHT IS 45 KILOGRAMS VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO THANK YOU
I increased my protein because I’m on Weight Watchers, and am reducing slowly. I guess the belief is that if a person is losing weight , they should increase their protein intake. I think so the body burns fat instead of muscle.
Yes it doesn't quite work like that. As long as you are eating enough calories and a variety of whole foods you will likely meet your protein requirements. If you are calorie restricting may need to be more intentional
Thank you. Here I'd make a organic protein powder, almond butter, milk, blueberries, ice shake mixed well for breakfast but I've learned I guess that's no good 😮.
I’m a vegetarian & would like to have protein in my diet, which I need. I need to repair & build tissue/muscle I’m in my early 50’s & want to use the leg & shoulder machines at the gym. What should I have before the gym?
Protein before the gym is not necessary. Water is the most important thing as well as some carbohydrates potentially. Protein is in all plants so be sure to eat legumes and grains to your diet
Thanks for this info. I use Premier Protein mainly because I'm on Weight Watchers and it's only two points and for my diabetic hubby it doesn't raise his blood sugar. They go down nicely on those days when we don't feel like eating lunch. I'm 69, he's 81. Both in reasonably good health.
I've been vegetarian 53 years, vegan 4 years. (I'm happy to be avoiding cholesterol and excess saturated fat) My diet is exclusively plant-based with a lot of variety. NO processed foods, I make everything from scratch. There's complete protein in all plants but as you said, some essential amino acids are scarce in some foods. By eating a lot of full grains, generally mixed (no rigid scheduling) with legumes (=beans), I ensure consumption of sufficient protein. / I have a close friend who is extremely intelligent but she says she has to eat meat because she needs iron. I have detailed blood work done every year as part of my medical checkup (I'm 79) - I'm never short of any minerals, protein, trace elements of any kind. / My favourite might be hummus - the secret of Nobel Prize-winning hummus IMHO, is to take the skins off the chick peas (smoooooth!) and use real, fresh lemon juice and lots of turmeric. There's always bright yellow hummus in my fridge. / So many people are creatures of habit. People who think that just because that big key in their back was wound up when they were 2 years old, that they are OK on autopilot for the rest of their lives, are delusional IMO.
I'm vegan and also a hummus addict. I make a huge batch every week and have to eat it every day. Just love it. I boil the chickpeas with a pinch of baking soda for about 10 minutes (chickpeas from the can) which softens them and helps loosen the skins so they float to the top and can be easily removed. Hummus comes out creamy smooth. I add tahini, lemon juice, salt, garlic, olive oil, white pepper, and the juice from the canned hummus until it gets to the consistency I want. Absolutely delicious.
@@SemperFiBiologist Hi Jim, my fellow hummus aficionado. I avoid oil, I use the aquafaba from the chickpeas, along with tahini, lemon juice, buckets of garlic, small amount of salt and lots of turmeric. I have a programmable pressure cooker which only takes 20 minutes on the (soaked) chickpeas. Cooked chickpeas in a bowl of warm clear water shed their skins for me with a little encouragement. Even black beans take only 30 minutes in a pressure cooker - saves power. Happy veganing to you, sir.
@@miketrebert7788 Curious as to if you have a favorite brand of tahini, or what you typically use. I know tahini can make or break the hummus. I haven't settled on one particular brand yet. I often have trouble finding it in the stores. Seems to be sold out a lot for some reason so I have to use what I can get. BTW, just made my weekly batch and added some turmeric. So good. Had to force myself to put it in the fridge before I ate it all.
I'm 60 and still lift heavy weights. Though my job is sedatary I walk 2.5 to 3 miles a night. I try to eat about half my bodyweight in protein grams(about 100 grams), the vast majority coming from eggs, dairy and beans. Is that too much?
I was overweight some years ago (117kg) and lost like 40kg... My diet was protein based and low carb... Now i am trying to stay stable with mostly plant based foods and minor amount of meat (i love meat but as i know, too much is not healty for the cardiovascular system and, like you said, for kidney)... Thank you for your informative video ❤️
Dr Zalzal said amino acids are made-up of nucleotides. Did you mean to say that nucleotides (codons) connect amino acids to make proteins? Just a question. I appreciate and follow your content. Thanks.
Maybe my problem is with “made-up.” A codon (3 nucleotides) codes for a specific amino acid. There can also be different codons that bind/code for the same amino acid. I just don’t want someone to think that amino acids are made-up of nucleotides. I’m sincerely thankful for your great content.
Thanks for this video, i learned some things. I have a question... So there Is a Line for taking to much protein that Can convert to fat or damage kidneys but what if the situation Is everyday training and the amount of food (calories) Is in the optimal range for weight mainteince despite high amount of protein? Does that lower the Risk of things u talked about ?
Yes if working out a lot and trying to bulk up the need is greater. If your caloric intake does not exceed your output it will not be converted to fat. And most of the kidney issues are in people with existing disease n
So! I just started the carnivore diet about 3 weeks ago. Insights? Advice? I am struggling with it, but it seems to be helping my pain level and I have lost a few pounds. I don't think I could stay on this for the rest of my life, but will try to hang with it as long as I can-
We would say it's not a healthy choice. The benefits come from elimination of sugar, processed foods and refined carbs. We all need mostly plants. We would suggest stopping
