Diet And Protein
Protein is classified as a nutrient that is a part of every cell and tissue in our body (muscle, bone, skin, etc.). Protein is made up of different sequences of amino acids (the building blocks of protein) that, when eaten, is used to help replenish the protein stores (amino acids) in our body that have been depleted or broken down because of a variety of reasons (exercise, injury, etc.). Most adults get more protein than they need which contributes to excessive calorie and saturated fat intake. However, our body does not store amino acids for later use, so it is important that we “feed” it daily.
Sources:
There are two different sources of protein:
- Animal – beef, chicken, fish, milk, yogurt, etc.
- Plant – beans, lentils, nuts and seeds (to name a few)
Types:
There are also two different types of protein (or amino acids):
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