It’s getting more and more difficult to distinguish the actual truth from such a large body of knowledge and information that’s available nowadays (knowledge that you’d think is coming from a reputable source). To think that the RDA could be producing numbers to benefit the meat and dairy industry is a scary thought.
Santiago, thanks for replying. I realize that protein accounts from all the different sources not just kale, I only used kale as an example for my calculation. What’s hard for me to believe is that the RDA could produce such falsified numbers which are based on peer-reviewed journal articles. I mean, I realize that there is a lot of bent info. coming out these days, and I guess it’s not impossible to think nutrition recommendations made by large bodies such the RDA could be a part of that.
But it’s about getting the amino acids directly from the source such as dark green instead of your body having to digest all the cooked meat which has toxins and takes away your bodies natural enzymes in order to break the food down. Why not go straight to the source, especially if it gives you more energy and better healthy. Awesome comment, thank you so much
Remember amino acids comes from protein and all foods have amino acids so you have to count all the food that is being eaten in the day not just the kale. Also the RDA has a lot invested in putting information out that makes money for the dairy and meat industry and that is why veal, lamb, beef and so on are at the top of the list of recommended protein intake, not to mention the protein levels of the meat are based on it being raw. Once cooked the protein levels are lowered by half.
My understanding is that our bodies have break down proteins from animal sources into their amino acid chains to use them. So, by eating a diet EXTREMELY HIGH in amino acids (veggies, fruits, seeds, nuts), we reduce the step of our body having to break anything down to use. Muscle develops when nourished and when you “PUT IN THE WORK” as you say. You are the proof of that!! Looking forward to part 2 now!! Way to go, Santiago, for bringing this important point to the forefront!
I’ve been taking some hemp protein and some brown rice protein and it’s pretty good. I’ve stopped taking protein from soy and animals and feel a heck of a lot better.
I’m wondering about the expansion of muscle cells/fibers what have you, when lifting: Why do some people – like me, for example, expand so much when they lift, and others look exactly as they would normally, without bulking out during lifts?
I was presuming, that it’s most likely from extra water weight or something along those lines.
…cont’d…Seeing is to how 1gram of protein is 4kcal 3g of protein form 100g of kale contains 12kcal which means 300/12 = 25 bunches of 100g (2.5kg) of Kale would have to be eaten to meet your requirements through a raw vegan diet for protein, to me that seems like A LOT!!!
I want to believe this but I am conflicted. 100g of kale at best contains about 3g of protein, which accounts to about 25% of the calories from protein (seeing how 100g of kale has 50 calories). An average individual who exercises at least has to be consuming about 15% his/her calories from protein (based on the numbers from the RDA). 15% of a 2000kcal diet is about 300 calories, which a person has to consume from protein –> cont’d..
I left my comment on the second part of your video… but I want to say here – again – thank you for being an example of muscle without tons of protein. I couldn’t imagine having to eat 150 grams of protein per day… that’s sickening. Spread the good word!
No, I do not use any kind of those supplements, just stick with natural foods. I do not compete in any powerlifting or bodybuilding events. I was offered sponcorship by worlds gym years ago but turned it down because I felt there was too much abuse of supplements in order to compete.
As said before Extremely useful and informative information. . 5*
It’s getting more and more difficult to distinguish the actual truth from such a large body of knowledge and information that’s available nowadays (knowledge that you’d think is coming from a reputable source). To think that the RDA could be producing numbers to benefit the meat and dairy industry is a scary thought.
Santiago, thanks for replying. I realize that protein accounts from all the different sources not just kale, I only used kale as an example for my calculation. What’s hard for me to believe is that the RDA could produce such falsified numbers which are based on peer-reviewed journal articles. I mean, I realize that there is a lot of bent info. coming out these days, and I guess it’s not impossible to think nutrition recommendations made by large bodies such the RDA could be a part of that.
But it’s about getting the amino acids directly from the source such as dark green instead of your body having to digest all the cooked meat which has toxins and takes away your bodies natural enzymes in order to break the food down. Why not go straight to the source, especially if it gives you more energy and better healthy. Awesome comment, thank you so much
Remember amino acids comes from protein and all foods have amino acids so you have to count all the food that is being eaten in the day not just the kale. Also the RDA has a lot invested in putting information out that makes money for the dairy and meat industry and that is why veal, lamb, beef and so on are at the top of the list of recommended protein intake, not to mention the protein levels of the meat are based on it being raw. Once cooked the protein levels are lowered by half.
My understanding is that our bodies have break down proteins from animal sources into their amino acid chains to use them. So, by eating a diet EXTREMELY HIGH in amino acids (veggies, fruits, seeds, nuts), we reduce the step of our body having to break anything down to use. Muscle develops when nourished and when you “PUT IN THE WORK” as you say. You are the proof of that!! Looking forward to part 2 now!! Way to go, Santiago, for bringing this important point to the forefront!
I’ve been taking some hemp protein and some brown rice protein and it’s pretty good. I’ve stopped taking protein from soy and animals and feel a heck of a lot better.
I’m wondering about the expansion of muscle cells/fibers what have you, when lifting: Why do some people – like me, for example, expand so much when they lift, and others look exactly as they would normally, without bulking out during lifts?
I was presuming, that it’s most likely from extra water weight or something along those lines.
…cont’d…Seeing is to how 1gram of protein is 4kcal 3g of protein form 100g of kale contains 12kcal which means 300/12 = 25 bunches of 100g (2.5kg) of Kale would have to be eaten to meet your requirements through a raw vegan diet for protein, to me that seems like A LOT!!!
I want to believe this but I am conflicted. 100g of kale at best contains about 3g of protein, which accounts to about 25% of the calories from protein (seeing how 100g of kale has 50 calories). An average individual who exercises at least has to be consuming about 15% his/her calories from protein (based on the numbers from the RDA). 15% of a 2000kcal diet is about 300 calories, which a person has to consume from protein –> cont’d..
Extremely useful and informative information.
preach!!!!!!!!!!!!
I left my comment on the second part of your video… but I want to say here – again – thank you for being an example of muscle without tons of protein. I couldn’t imagine having to eat 150 grams of protein per day… that’s sickening. Spread the good word!
No problem, I just reuploaded part 2 in case you haven’t seen it. It didn’t upload the first time, but it looks ok now…..Thanks for watching
Very informative, I was worried about how much protein i needed to intake but this helps me a lot. Thank you
No, I do not use any kind of those supplements, just stick with natural foods. I do not compete in any powerlifting or bodybuilding events. I was offered sponcorship by worlds gym years ago but turned it down because I felt there was too much abuse of supplements in order to compete.
Do you or have you ever competed in bodybuilding or powerlifting events? I was also wondering if you use any kind of creatine supplements ?