High Protein Diets are Worth the Hype

Laurence Grigorov is director at a leading residential property development company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company specialises in high-end luxury residential developments.

As an avid sports fan and someone who enjoys exercise, Laurence Grigorov visits the health club regularly to maintain both his physical health as well as enjoying the mental benefits form regular exercise. Laurence Grigorov believes that diet is an important aspect to physical health.

Jim Stoppani wrote the following article on Bodybuilding.com with regard to the benefits of a high protein diet.

Many of the things I have to say about nutrition and fitness are unconventional. They fly in the face of long-standing traditions. They diverge from what most people think of as common knowledge. But much of what passes for conventional wisdom is nothing more than bro-science. There just isn’t a lot of real science in support of it.

While my recommendations may differ from what your fellow gym-goers say, there’s plenty of research behind my recs. More importantly, they deliver serious results.

Many people are shocked to see just how much they should be eating to achieve their goals, particularly when it comes to protein. The U.S. government recommends daily protein consumption of 0.36 grams per pound of body weight per day. I recommend 1.5 grams, so 300 grams for a 200-pound person. Time and time again, I see questions and comments from people claiming this amount of protein fails to provide any benefit, or could even be harmful. However, research shows that, for healthy individuals, nothing could be further from the truth.

Protein is critical for providing much-needed fuel for your workouts, as well as for repairing muscle tissue during recovery post-workout. Studies have also shown that protein can have a tremendous impact on your body composition. Because of the thermic effect of protein and the way it affects appetite, a high-protein diet can help to boost fat loss as well as to help build muscle.

At the end of the day, I’m all about results. And as you can see, a diet that includes 1-1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day has delivered results for many people. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle growth, or total body recomposition (more muscle, less body fat), make sure you’re taking in enough protein to make your goals a reality.

Words and image courtesy of www.bodybuilding.com

The Reopening of the Woodside Sanctuary Physiotherapy Department

 

Woodside Sanctuary
Image: Woodside.co

Since 2004, engineer Laurence Grigorov has served as the director of Laurence Martin Developments, a residential property development company in Johannesburg, South Africa. In addition to developing high-end properties, Laurence Grigorov supports a variety of nonprofits, including Woodside Sanctuary.

Founded in 1955 by Noah and Vernon Veale as a residential care facility for children with special needs, Woodside Sanctuary can accommodate as many as 120 permanent residents, thanks to gradual upgrades and improvements. This past year, the nonprofit was forced to conduct unscheduled repairs to its physiotherapy department after the roof collapsed in June.

Fortunately, staff members were aware of the problem, and the department was relocated before the collapse. However, Woodside Sanctuary had not budgeted the money needed for repairs.

Nonetheless, a successful Facebook campaign resulted in many donations from individuals and local businesses in a matter of months. On January 18, 2019, the physiotherapy department was re-opened in a ceremony attended by government officials, donors, residents, and staff.