'proper' %s of protein/carbs/fat

I would like to know the recommended %s of each. I've heard 30,40,30
and 40,30,30. TIA

"lolo" wrote in message
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I would like to know the recommended %s of each. I've heard 30,40,30
and 40,30,30. TIA

I personally do 40% carbs, 30/30 protein and fat... YMMV

det

"lolo" wrote in message
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I would like to know the recommended %s of each. I've heard 30,40,30
and 40,30,30. TIA

It depends on your goals. I recently read that runners need to have 60%
carbs, but if you're trying to build muscle you'll probably need more
protein. I shoot for 25/60/15 but end up more like 35/50/15 in the final
analysis due to my personal food preferences and sensitivities. YMMV.

Jenn

Dr. Willett from Harvard says that there are no magic percentages.
Some caveats: 1) over 70 grams of protein daily strains your kidneys.
2) more important than the pc's is the quality. Eat good carbs, good
fats, and good proteins. What are they? See
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/

(lolo) wrote in message . com...
I would like to know the recommended %s of each. I've heard 30,40,30
and 40,30,30. TIA

In Brad Sheppard wrote:

Some caveats: 1) over 70 grams of protein daily strains your kidneys.


Only if you have preexisting kidney problems.

On 2 Jan 2004 10:55:09 -0800, (lolo) wrote:

I would like to know the recommended %s of each. I've heard 30,40,30
and 40,30,30. TIA

I don't think there's a hard and fast answer. I sort of try for
around 20% fat, 35% carbs, 45% protein, but I don't worry about it too
much. I do try ot keep the protein up to at least 35%, as I think it
helps with my muscle development for weightlifitng.

Chris
262/168/???

Chris Braun wrote:
On 2 Jan 2004 10:55:09 -0800, (lolo) wrote:


I would like to know the recommended %s of each. I've heard 30,40,30
and 40,30,30. TIA


I don't think there's a hard and fast answer. I sort of try for
around 20% fat, 35% carbs, 45% protein, but I don't worry about it too
much. I do try ot keep the protein up to at least 35%, as I think it
helps with my muscle development for weightlifitng.

Chris
262/168/???

Me, too. It's sort of a Zone Diet idea that really worked for me in
terms of managing blood sugar and appetite. It really helped to start
logging things on Fitday. To have my carbs be below 50% I really have
to pay attention to every carb morsal that goes in my mouth. It's a
good thing to be aware like that, if you ask me.

I also eat four or five planned meals/snacks a day, with the one between
3 and 4 pm being as important as any of them: if I miss it I'm ravenous
and eat everything in the house while preparing dinner!

Lately when I've logged I've been surprised to find my fat percentages
creeping up because I eat a lot of nuts and salmon. It's not terribly
unusual for me to have 33/33/33 come out as my percentages. It's all
good as long as my carbs are below 50%, if you ask me.

Dally

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"lolo" wrote in message
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I would like to know the recommended %s of each. I've heard 30,40,30
and 40,30,30. TIA

It depends on your goals. I recently read that runners need to have 60%
carbs, but if you're trying to build muscle you'll probably need more
protein. I shoot for 25/60/15 but end up more like 35/50/15 in the final
analysis due to my personal food preferences and sensitivities. YMMV.

Jenn

You're at about my percentage breakdown. Runners and other high-cardio
atheletes need a lot of carbs. Low carb diets are not ideal when running,
cross country skiing, etc.

Personally, I feel better when I do not over load on protein. Around 15-20%
is perfect for me.

Martha

On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 15:50:14 GMT, "MH"
wrote:

Personally, I feel better when I do not over load on protein. Around 15-20%
is perfect for me.

Interesintg -- you and a few others have mentioned this recently but
I've never heard it before. I'm curious -- in what way does eating
more protein make you feel worse? I think I feel better when I eat
more of it. Anyway, I know when I'm hungry protein tends to be what I
want first.

Chris

"Chris Braun" wrote in message
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On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 15:50:14 GMT, "MH"
wrote:

Personally, I feel better when I do not over load on protein. Around
15-20%
is perfect for me.

Interesintg -- you and a few others have mentioned this recently but
I've never heard it before. I'm curious -- in what way does eating
more protein make you feel worse? I think I feel better when I eat
more of it. Anyway, I know when I'm hungry protein tends to be what I
want first.

Chris

I think the differences in each of us are interesting. I feel like a slug if
I eat too much protein. I also don't feel well if I don't get at least 4-5
servings of fruits & veggies daily, especially fruit. It gives me energy. I
always have a piece of fruit around 10am. If I forget it, or don't get it, I
don't have the *zip* I usually do.

Martha