Whats Wrong with Low Carb and High Protein?
Low Carb diets are without the protection of the “good” carbs, the complex carbohydrates (plenty of fruits, vegetables, and grains). An extended stay on this kind of menu could spell trouble. Diane R. Javelli, a clinical dietitian with the University of Washington says the Low Carb diets call for triple the recommended daily allowance, nearly 200 grams of protein. Javelli says Americans need greater diversity in their diet, including more fruits and vegetables. High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets tend to do just the opposite. The Nutrition Desk Reference (Keats Publishing, 1995) states that the recommended daily allowance for protein is 50 – 60 grams of protein a day, and cautions that if you’re eating more than that, it may be taxing your kidneys and the excess protein you’re eating can be converted to fat. Research Findings that Low Carb, High Protein Diets Can Damage the Kidneys In one study, researchers from Harvard University looked at protein intakes of more than 1,600 older wom
