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carbs or protein

zoo_zie
zoo_zie Posts: 5 Member
edited January 13 in Health and Weight Loss
Which is better, carbs or protein? I tend to gravitate more toward protein because I stay fuller longer. Any thoughts?

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  • MeMyCatsandI
    MeMyCatsandI Posts: 704 Member
    Better for what?
  • Minerva624
    Minerva624 Posts: 577 Member
    Both!
  • zeta30
    zeta30 Posts: 40
    Your body needs a balance of both.

    Carbs give your body energy.

    Proteins aid muscle growth.

    MFP will give you recommendations on what the percentage of each should be.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    Protein is necessary, carbs aren't. I'm not saying you shouldn't eat carbs, but they aren't necessary.
  • zoo_zie
    zoo_zie Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks..
  • BonaFideUK
    BonaFideUK Posts: 313 Member
    Protein is necessary, carbs aren't. I'm not saying you shouldn't eat carbs, but they aren't necessary.

    You need to explain this opinion more before I shoot you down.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    Protein is necessary, carbs aren't. I'm not saying you shouldn't eat carbs, but they aren't necessary.

    You need to explain this opinion more before I shoot you down.

    Protein is an essential nutrient. Your body cannot make it on it's own. Your body can run on ketones or produce glucose from protein through gluconeogenesis. Carbohydrates are non essential for life.
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