Protein & Vegetables at a glance...
Is protein just for bodybuilders?
Protein is essential for all humans...that means that we can't do without it in our food and in our bodies. Protein is responsible for growth and repair of the cells in the human body and in part because of the particular building blocks that make up protein. Protein is made up of building blocks, called amino acids, arranged in thousands and thousands of different ways. Every cell in the human body contains protein as part of its structure.
It also serves to build strong structures in the body, as a whole (bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments); it makes up the compounds that your body used to make the biochemical reactions occur in your body,called enzymes; it is found in your blood as parts of the red blood cells (hemoglobin) and as carriers for other materials (transport proteins); and it is part of the immune system (antibodies) that helps protect your body from foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and toxic substances. It also assists with digestion.The average adult does not consume enough protein through wholesome foods. This is where good quality protein supplements aid in adding adequate macro nutrients daily.
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Don't underestimate the value vegetables and what they add to your health. If fat loss is your goal, adding low G.I veggies with your main meals will help you feel fuller and speed up metabolism.
- Asparagus
- bean sprouts
- beet greens
- broccoli
- cabbage
- cauliflower
- celery
- cucumber
- lettuce
- spinach
- watercress.
