Proteins

 Proteins

Proteins are body builders. They repair the worn out tissue. They help our body to grow. They build new cells. Growing children need more proteins. They are found in milks, curds, cheese, nuts, peas, beans and Dal etc..,

 

We need protein in our diet to stay strong and healthy.  If we don't eat enough our bodies will steal it from our  muscles and organs. In fact, protein is essential for the development of our muscles, which lead to an increase in the burning of calories. Our muscles could be described as fat furnaces as they keep our metabolism running high. Eggs are great complete protein sources.

How much protein do I need? :

• Women typically need 80 -100g of protein in their diet per day (calculation based on height and weight)
• Men need 100-150g protein  per day

Protein uses:

It's easy to understand the excitement. Protein is an important component of every cell in the body.

Hair and nails are mostly made of protein.
Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues.
You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals.
Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. 

 

You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. 

Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.

You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. 

Proteins foods contain all of the essential amino acids.  These foods include beef, chicken, fish, eggs, milk and just about anything else derived from animal sources.

Incomplete proteins do not have all of the essential amino acids and generally include vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds and nuts.  Vegetarians can get complete proteins from their foods by combining incomplete proteins.To get all of the essential amino acids, simply choose foods from two or more of the columns.And protein is very good at curbing appetite and balancing blood sugar.  

  

  

Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.