5 Types Of Protein You Should Avoid When Toning Flabby Arms
If you’re really serious about getting toned arms, protein will play a critical role in your success. After all, the benefits of protein are many and a poor understanding of this nutrient will set you back many steps.
But not all protein is created equal.
Unfortunately, some sources of protein are very bad for you. So without further delay, here are 5 bad types of protein to stay away from when arm toning:
1. Farm-raised salmon. This type of salmon has way too many toxins to warrant continual consumption. When possible, stick to wild salmon only. And try to get the fattiest cuts.
2. Protein that has been deep fried. Not only is the fat on the protein bad for you, but so are the fumes. In fact, inhaling fumes while frying meat increases rates of lung cancer.
3. Charred meats. We love big grills and big barbecues. Unfortunately, all those black and crunchy edges of meat increase colon cancer risk. So stay away from any type of meat that has been cooked to the point of blackness.
4. Fatty meat. Meat isn’t necessarily bad for you, it’s the fat within the meat that creates problems. In fact, grass fed meat is quite healthy because it has more omega-3 fat and less saturated fat. The only drawback is that grass fed meat can be quite expensive
5. Deli-cut meat. I used to eat tons of this stuff because it’s so convenient. Then I found out that it’s one of the most unhealthy sources of protein out there. Why? Because of the nitrates. Stay away from processed meats no matter how convenient they may be. Your body will thank you for it.
Choosing the right source of protein for getting rid of flabby arms will not only accelerate results but will also maintain your long term health. And getting sexy and lean arms should be a healthy process in both the short-term and long-term. So avoid the above sources of protein!
Author Katherine Crawford, a Harvard fitness expert and former flabby arms sufferer, teaches women how to tone up arms. Discover how to get sexy arms by visiting her blog about how to tone flabby arms now!