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Originally Posted by TheD0n 
I guess I should have left the chips and soda out of my list. They are not a staple in my diet, but rather an impulse purchase at Target. I agree they are empty calories.
Most cereal is a form of processed corn. I specified Quaker Oats Squares, which is whole grains and contains 5g fiber and 6g protein per 1 cup serving, in addition to being fortified with vitamins and minerals (a good thing). I would not call those empty calories.
I'm already in pretty good shape, especially considering a recent 6-week hiatus from exercise due to a broken patella. I just wanted to gauge other opinions on the issue of macronutrient intake, my goal is essentially 40-40-20.
I also know quite a bit about nutrition from a class in college. Too much lactose doesn't really make sense as it is a readily available source of animal protein (although the amount of sugar does add up). Vegetables are generally all carbs and don't contain notable amounts of protein.
The milk and chicken I ate contain equal 100g of protein alone. Add in the other stuff and I consumed roughly 130g to my 75kg of body weight. I don't know how much protein you guys consume (I'm guessing too much), but any more protein and it would simply put needless stress on my kidneys due to the excess nitrogen. This is why protein supplements are generally a waste of money because it is not difficult to get sufficient protein.
Also, the body needs protein immediately post workout in order to start repairing muscle. Fruit contains no protein. I don't know what the "fitness model" is talking about and he seems to be giving advice based on what has worked for him, not on how the body actually works. My knowledge comes from a PhD in nutritional science and I view this as a more credible source than most people giving the "MOAR PROTEINZ" advice here. Maybe this is the wrong place for my questions and I should just track my diet online.
Most cereal is a form of processed corn. I specified Quaker Oats Squares, which is whole grains and contains 5g fiber and 6g protein per 1 cup serving, in addition to being fortified with vitamins and minerals (a good thing). I would not call those empty calories.
I'm already in pretty good shape, especially considering a recent 6-week hiatus from exercise due to a broken patella. I just wanted to gauge other opinions on the issue of macronutrient intake, my goal is essentially 40-40-20.
I also know quite a bit about nutrition from a class in college. Too much lactose doesn't really make sense as it is a readily available source of animal protein (although the amount of sugar does add up). Vegetables are generally all carbs and don't contain notable amounts of protein.
The milk and chicken I ate contain equal 100g of protein alone. Add in the other stuff and I consumed roughly 130g to my 75kg of body weight. I don't know how much protein you guys consume (I'm guessing too much), but any more protein and it would simply put needless stress on my kidneys due to the excess nitrogen. This is why protein supplements are generally a waste of money because it is not difficult to get sufficient protein.
Also, the body needs protein immediately post workout in order to start repairing muscle. Fruit contains no protein. I don't know what the "fitness model" is talking about and he seems to be giving advice based on what has worked for him, not on how the body actually works. My knowledge comes from a PhD in nutritional science and I view this as a more credible source than most people giving the "MOAR PROTEINZ" advice here. Maybe this is the wrong place for my questions and I should just track my diet online.
I don't trust your nutrition class anymore. Lactose is not a readily available source of animal protein, as it is a disaccharide SUGAR. You sure you know what you're talking about?
