PROTEIN cont.

[Guest guest]

Dr. Ralph Bircher claims that a low-protein diet

has demonstrated that the body needs 10-20% less

oxygen and a 30% lower calorie-intake. This conserves

the resources of the body. High protein diets, on the

other hand, tend to accelerate the turnover of protein

in the body, put the cells intyo high activity, and

promote stress and premature aging. Cancer is

charactyerized by this rapid protein synthesis. " Intuitive

Eating; Humbart Santillo, N.D., Ph.D.<br><br>Humbart goes

on to show how excess protein causes osteoporosis,

cancer (all tumors are pockets of protein that the body

is trying to get rid of), " Undigested protein must

be eliminated by the kidneys. This unnecessary work

stresses out the kidneys so much that gradually lesions

are developed and tissues begin to harden. In the

colon this excess protein-waste putrifies into toxic

substances called indols, skatols, and hydrogen sulfide,

etc. Some of these substances are reabsorbed into the

bloodstream and are eventually found in the urine, These

substances irritate the bladder and kidneys, and cause an

unnecessary loss of vital energy. " <br><br>It is estimated

that an adult gorilla has the ability to bench press

4000 pounds. The favorite food of the gorilla is wild

celery it is less than 1% protein (.66%).<br><br>This is

my problem with Dr. Gabriel Cousens, Conscious

Eating. His protein requirements seem to be based on a

meat based diet. Humans are primates, primates do not

eat seeds.<br><br>Doug

[Guest guest]

Very interesting points on our protein

requirements Doug. I tend to agree more with you on that than

Dr. Cousens as well. <br><br>He had me believe that I

needed a high protein diet as well. Well it turns out

not to be true. Dr. Cousens has lots of great and

useful info. I guess you just have to weigh everything

and then do what works for you.<br><br>I wouldn't

mind sleeping only 4.5 hours per night. I think I'll

try to lower my fat content even more. Usually the

high concentrations of protein are associated with

fatty foods. Of course there is protein in almost every

food we eat. Lots as well in some vegies. I think fat

really slows me down. <br><br>Roger