PROTEIN

                                  •Each gram of protein contains 4 calories per gram

      

•Protein is highly complex substance that is present in all living organisms, they are great of nutritional value and are directly involved in the chemical processes essential for life. Proteins are the building blocks of the body, building blocks of muscles, hair, nails, skin,  hormones and enzymes.

•Proteins are made of group of 20 amino acids:

12 - amino acids (Non essential)

8- amino acids (Essential)

<<semi-essential>> arginine, taurine and histine.

Proteins has: 1. Structural role

                       2.Energetic role

                       3.Functional role

•Protein is key part of any diet and because protein is found an abundance of foods many people can easily meet this goal.

However not all protein "packages" are created equal, because foods contain a lot more protein, it's important to pay attention to what else is coming with it => choose healthy protein foods! That means you should avoid proteins in food like:

•Bacon

•cold cuts

•Other processed meats

Sources of Protein:

•Meat

•Fish

•Eggs

•Beans

•Legumes

•Nuts and seeds

*Eat a lot less red meat any way you can, switch your red meat meal with something more healthier, healthier meats like poultry or seafood.

*You can also replace protein from meat and get it from legumes, nuts seeds, fish, whole grains which is much more healthier choice.

*Variety is a smart approach—but your meals don’t have to include meat or other animal-based foods in order to be tasty and satisfying. 

*The plant kingdom offers plenty of options to choose from.

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