Nutrients - Proteins



Energy supply Protein is the third most important energy source but it is not a fundamental energy producer. Origin Proteins are made up of amino acids that our body is not able to produce naturally. These amino acids can be only acquired from food. Role Proteins build, maintain, and regenerate muscles. They also help the body’s chemical balance and assist in transporting minerals to the brain, spine, and bowels. Proteins also reduce the danger of iron deficiency and anaemia. Type Animal proteins are complete proteins because they contain all essential amino acids our bodies require. Plant proteins are not complete because not all...

Carbohydrates and proteins have to be balanced in our diet. Excess consumption of either one is not recommended, but they are both essential. Breakdown of protein is more difficult and complicated than breakdown of carbohydrates or fat. As such, it requires the most amount of energy. The more protein we consume, the more energy we need for digestion. For this reason, it is not recommended to eat different kinds of proteins during a single meal. It is enough work for the body already to process one type of protein. Here are the most important sources of protein : - Meats: poultry, beef, veal, lamb, wild game; - Meat products:...

Most meat products are high in cholesterol and fat. In addition to this, modern farming techniques use steroids, animal feed, and veterinarian drugs. The animals are forced to gain weight quickly, live in crowded spaces and under great stress. They are given antibiotics and sedatives amongst many other things, and thus we need to limit our meat consumption or buy only organic, steroid/antibiotic free chicken or beef. Buy the leanest meat possible and remove the skin because it contains a lot of fat. Daily consumption of a cup of milk is recommended because it contains wholesome animal protein and is high in calcium. So make sure to...

Poultry     150 min Mammals     300 min Fish     45 min Crabs, ocean fish     60 min Low fat dairy     90 min High fat dairy     180 min Hard cheeses     240 min Eggs     45 min Soy     120 min Nuts, peanuts and seeds     120 min Legumes     90 min Sprouts     60 min