Undoing popular myths of protein Monday, August 13, 2012 One of
the most common misinterpretations I have encountered working
with teens wishing to build muscle is their version of protein
consumption. That is, the more protein they consume, the more
muscle mass they will build. This misunderstanding is a result
of "super-hype" marketing combined with some key points that can
frequently be neglected in the process of understanding its role
in muscle development. Protein falls into one of three groups of
foods called macronutrients -- the other two being fats and
carbohydrates. There is absolutely no doubt that we need
protein. It serves many significant roles, including muscle
repair and development, assistance with immunity from disease
and improved wound healing. Consumption of protein also puts the
body into a state of thermogenesis. Thermogenesis is a fancy
word that means "increased heat," which in the body is a result
of the increased metabolic demands of all cells during the
digestion of this macronutr