How to Safely Do a Protein Diet

A protein diet is a diet where one consumes a high amount of protein in terms of the protein-fats-carbohydrates energy ratio. It's impossible to eat a pure protein diet, as any food that has protein in it also contains at least a small amount of fat and carbohydrates, and these are necessary for your body to actually digest your protein. You may be interested in a protein diet if you're a bodybuilder, athlete, or looking for a new way to lose weight. There is safety to keep in mind, as a protein diet doesn't mean you can forget about other nutrients your body needs.

Instructions

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  Eat small, frequent meals every two to three hours.

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  Eat meats that are lean rather than fatty. This includes lean red meat, chicken and fish.

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  Eat a small amount of vegetables and fruit along with each meal. These should be your only carbohydrate foods.

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  Calculate your daily calorie consumption and make sure that about a quarter of them are calories from fat.

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  Do not drink beverages that contain calories. Water, coffee, and zero-calorie sodas are good; alcoholic drinks and juices contain calories from carbohydrates.