Gwyneth Paltrow’s Trainer Slams Extreme Protein Diet Trend: ‘It’s Vomitous

I’m Quinn Parker, an over-caffeinated aunt spilling thoughts faster than you can keep up, and I’ve got the scoop on the latest health craze that’s got everyone talking. Gwyneth Paltrow’s personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, is speaking out against the extreme protein diet trend that’s been gaining popularity, and her words are as blunt as they are brutal.

Protein is a vital macronutrient that plays a key role in nearly all bodily structures and functions, including the growth and repair of muscles, bones, skin, and hair. The Recommended Dietary Allowance is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. However, the latest health craze is beefing up protein intake to extremes – up to 100 grams a day – in the name of losing weight and gaining lean muscle. That’s equivalent to four eggs, one can of tuna, three beef meatballs, 2 ounces of turkey bacon, and 3 ounces of turkey breast.

But Tracy Anderson, who’s worked with Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow, among other stars, isn’t a fan of this trend. In fact, she’s downright opposed to it. “Eating 100 grams of animal protein a day? It is vomitous to me,” Anderson told The Cut. “It’s dirty, and it’s bad for the environment, and it’s harmful to the animal, and the people, in my opinion, look terrible.” Anderson’s comments are not just about aesthetics; she’s also concerned about the serious health problems that can arise from excessive protein intake, such as altering the composition of urine and increasing the risk of kidney stones.

Excessive protein intake can also have negative effects on the environment, including increasing greenhouse gas emissions, depleting water resources, and expanding land use. Anderson herself has been vegan a couple of different times in her life and has stated that she will never eat a four-legged animal again. During her world tours with Madonna, Anderson had young Thai coconuts shipped to her wherever she was, and she would drink them after hacking them open with a machete.

For those who don’t have access to Thai coconuts, there are plenty of other vegan protein sources to explore, including beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, tempeh, edamame, nuts, seeds, quinoa, oats, nutritional yeast, seitan, and spirulina. Vegans and vegetarians need to make sure they’re getting enough protein, as signs of insufficient protein consumption can include swelling of the stomach, legs, and hands, brittle or falling hair, dry skin, fatigue, and sometimes jaundice.

As I wrap up this article, I’m left wondering: are we taking the concept of “protein” too far? Are we prioritizing short-term gains over long-term health and sustainability? One thing’s for sure – Tracy Anderson is speaking truth to power, and we should all be paying attention. And with that, I’ll leave you with this: it’s time to rethink our protein priorities and consider the impact on our bodies and the planet.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and The Cut, New York Post
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