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Old 01-29-06, 12:01 PM
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Not a bad article; I disagree with the author on the protein part though. 30% kcals from protein? Too high if you ask me. Plus some of his rational for increased protein was incorrect. Carbohydrates are more important for building muscle as they are a better source of energy. Muscle is only ~25-30% protein and not much is required to build tissue. Also I disagree with his assertion that you cant go wrong if you look for foods high in fiber as a method for getting your carbs. A pear has 5 gm fiber but it is also primarily simple carbs. A better gauge would be to focus on a combination of fiber rich foods composed of complex carbs instead. My 2 cents.
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