Proteins

Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body.They are the essential building blocks of all tissues and organ of the body.Proteins are made up of 20 different compounds called amino acids.


The 2 types of amino acids are:


Essential amino acids which can be made by the body and,
Non essential amino acids which we get from food we eat.


The body doesn't store proteins like fats and carbohydrates so they need to be taken daily in the diet. 


Its can further be divided in two types depending on their sources:


Animal protein: They contain all essential amino acids.

Plant protein : No single source of plant protein contains all the essential amino acids.

You need to combine plant protein with animal protein to fulfill the need of amino acids in your body.

*For healthy combinations try  eating baked beans with bread (toast) or using milk on cereal.


* Plant-based proteins are low in fat and high in fibre, vitamins and minerals.


* Many animal proteins are high in saturated fat or cooked with a lot of fat 


* The average person needs 50 to 65 grams of protein each day.


* 1 g protein equals 4 calories.


* Don't end up eating lot of protein bars because they are loaded with sugar.


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