How Much Protein Do We *Really* Need? | Ep 132

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 Funkmas Day 6 Giveaway details, featuring Coyote River Hemp Co. [1:39]

-“Healthziety,” resources for it [5:19]

-Benefits of protein/what it does in the body/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 Erin doesn'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 using 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 Erin has 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 in this episode: Coyote River Hemp Co (save 10% with FUNK10) https://goodandcompany.co/

FREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguide

Carb Compatibility Project (next round starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project

Study: Dietary Guidelines should reflect new understandings about adult protein needs https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2666737/

Report: Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements: https://www.consumerreports.org/dietary-supplements/heavy-metals-in-protein-supplements/

Micronutrient Panels, Zoomers and other functional lab tests https://www.erinholthealth.com/tests-and-consults

Iced Matcha Recipe (plus a video on how to make nut mylk!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/2020/3/13/iced-matcha-latte

Vegan Kale Caesar Salad https://www.erinholthealth.com/erin-holt-health-1/vegan-kale-caesar-salad

BioKult Boosted probiotic Supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9

Find Coyote River Hemp Co on Insta https://www.instagram.com/coyoteriverhempco/

Related episodes:

130: Plant Based Diets, Eating Meat & Sustainable Diets https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/8/episode-130-plant-based-diets-eating-meat-amp-sustainable-diets

4: All About Dairy https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2017/11/5/episode-4-all-about-dairy

128: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2020/12/2/episode-128-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-weight-loss

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