Monday, October 29, 2012

Some Nutrition Information



I liked the purple of this plant,  I took the photo in my cousin's garden.  I think it's lavender, although the ones I have are a different shade.

I've recently learned (from K's food and nutrition class notes) that protein supplements and single amino acid supplements don't work and further, can be dangerous to your health to the point of toxicity and even death!  The reason is that the body makes its own protein and amino acid nutrients when you eat meat, legumes and such.  You just confuse your body by giving it these pre-manufactured proteins.  M was saying he sees a lot of young men at the gym taking these supplements, believing it is good for them.   Blame the industry and the drive for profit.  Have you seen these  protein supplements and have you considered taking them?

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's very good to know. I have never seen them used by anyone. David certainly doesn't take them.

Anonymous said...

that is so scary, I do see them and see people buying them but not me, yuk!

Unknown said...

Beautiful flowers! And scary information - you really have to be careful these days don't you?!
Enjoy your day

Kathy G said...

Yikes! That's scary. Nice of K to share the information with you.

Pete said...

Opps, I better check what I am taking....

Adam said...

nice flowers

Icy BC said...

I took other supplements such as D, C, fish oil, and such, but not protein or amino acid..Thanks for the info!

Those little blue flowers are known as miniature bachelor's button or cornflowers. I have them in my garden..You can see them here:
http://www.beyondzephyr.com/2012/07/blue-miniature-cornflower.html

Christine said...

thanks for the info Icy, good to know this