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Cupcake said: "Kind of a stupid question, but what is the purpose of protein?? Like, why do people go on high protein diets? :o Sorry, but I was just wonderin."

helplesscase said: "[QUOTE=UniqueMystique]Protein is the building blocks of muscles. When you work out hard the muscles tear....eating protein mends the muscles and strengthens them. (Part of the reason for alternating days of strength training...to let the muscles heal). Protein also fills me up quicker and for a longer period of time than other foods. I tend to eat my protein first during meals...then my veggies....then whatever else there is left, if I'm still hungry. I typically have a hard time finishing my veggies if I eat the protein first. I just feel better eating this way....if I eat higher carb stuff....I have energy for a short period but am dragging by the days end. I don't when I eat a higher protein diet. Hope I helped a bit. :)[/QUOTE] I agree......."

UniqueMystique said: "Protein is the building blocks of muscles. When you work out hard the muscles tear....eating protein mends the muscles and strengthens them. (Part of the reason for alternating days of strength training...to let the muscles heal). Protein also fills me up quicker and for a longer period of time than other foods. I tend to eat my protein first during meals...then my veggies....then whatever else there is left, if I'm still hungry. I typically have a hard time finishing my veggies if I eat the protein first. I just feel better eating this way....if I eat higher carb stuff....I have energy for a short period but am dragging by the days end. I don't when I eat a higher protein diet. Hope I helped a bit. :)"

UniqueMystique said: "I've no idea why, Qian....it's just that way for me too. I wonder if it takes longer to digest than fruits and veggies?"

Qian said: "Protein converts to energy a lot slower than carbs do, so when you eat protein, your body needs to resort to different sources for energy, i.e. fat stores. I also agree with UM, when I eat protein (mainly red meat) I am full much quicker than with veggies, or white meats. Don't know why though. Any thoughts."