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"   Question I am trying to find a diet that doesn\u2019t leave me feeling starving all the time.  Is it true that a high protein diet will satisfy me longer?  Is it dangerous to consume too much protein?   Answer Let me take the second part of your question first \u2013 if you are otherwise healthy, and in particular if you are not on medication and have no problems with your liver or your kidneys, then it would be unlikely that a high protein diet could do any harm.  The reason that people caution against too much protein is that the body breaks the protein down and then has to get rid of the waste products, which could be harmful to your health if they built up.  The basic rule of all diets should be variety.  Any diet which has an excess of any food group, be it protein, carbohydrate or fibre can be unpleasant and cause unpleasant effects in the body.  Fibre is probably a safer way to reduce the feeling of being unsatisfied and the fibre in fruits and vegetables is probably the best.  The other problem with taking too much protein is that you will not then lose weight.  Bodybuilders and sportsmen and women increase their body bulk with higher amounts of protein.  Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team  Other Qs &amp;amp;amp; As Am I addicted to carbohydrate? Am I developing a food intolerance? Are cholesterol-reducing spreads any good? Aspartame Can a vegetarian diet lead to anaemia? Can you give me an example of a high fibre diet plan? Carbohydrate intake Carbonated vs still water Change in diet Could my lack of energy be due to a poor diet? Diet and constipation Do OJ and milk mix? Eating before and after exercise Embarrassed by irritable bowels High cholesterol and diet How can I get my cholesterol down? I eat healthily \u2013 why am I overweight? I get a buzz in my head when I eat sugar I want to eat meat again I work shifts \u2013 when is the right time to eat my meals? Is Candida the cause of my irritable bowel ? Mega B vitamins Mixing medicine and grapefruit juice My dad hates hospital food \u2013 what can I do? My daugher has milk intolerance My vegan diet is giving me wind Omega-3 Raspberry leaf tea in labour Should I taker creatine capsules to help build muscle? Should vitamins be taken with minerals for full effect? Tests for food intolerance Vitamin supplement interactions What is rickets? What is scombroid? Where is the help after Caesarean section? White marks on the nails  Last updated 09.09.2010 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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