What Protein Does For The Body
Protein is one of the complex group of Molecules that do all kinds of jobs in your body. They make up your hair, bones, nails and muscles. Protein gives tissues and organs their shape and helps them work the way they should. Protein is not body's first or even second choice for getting energy. That role is for carbohydrates and fats. But when you are running low on calories, or if you are a serious athlete, thank protein for keeping you going past the point of normal energy stores. You need protein to keep up the size and shape of your muscles. As you lose weight, protein prevents you from losing muscle at the same time. If you lift weight for strength, protein is the key to building more muscle.
Getting the right amount of protein in your diet improves Bone health and lower chance of Bone loss ( Osteoporosis) by helping you hold on to your Bone density, prevents breaks as you age too.
Proteins are made of Amino acids. These compounds help turn key players in your Immune system. T Cells, B Cells and antibodies - into germ fighters that spot and kill harmful cells that enter your body
before they start infection. A high level of protein in your diet boosts your Metabolism (rate at which body uses calories). This means that body burn more calories a day -even at rest- than you would on a lower protein diet. Cravings are different than a need for food which comes from your brain and not stomach. Getting more protein can help these cravings. It can help lower Blood Pressure, decrease bad cholesterol levels which lowers the risk of Heart disease. It powers faster wound repair by reducing inflammation and creating new tissue at the place of injury.
Protein carry Vitamins, Sugars, Minerals, Cholesterol and Oxygen through the blood stream and into the cells and tissues that need them to work. Some proteins store certain nutrients, Iron etc. so you have a backup at the time of need.
Protein comes in lots of different forms. Take for low-fat and healthy sources. Try to eat it throughout the day instead of cramming it into one meal. Keep up fruit and veggie portions to have plenty of vitamins, fibre and minerals.
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Getting the right amount of protein in your diet improves Bone health and lower chance of Bone loss ( Osteoporosis) by helping you hold on to your Bone density, prevents breaks as you age too.
Proteins are made of Amino acids. These compounds help turn key players in your Immune system. T Cells, B Cells and antibodies - into germ fighters that spot and kill harmful cells that enter your body
before they start infection. A high level of protein in your diet boosts your Metabolism (rate at which body uses calories). This means that body burn more calories a day -even at rest- than you would on a lower protein diet. Cravings are different than a need for food which comes from your brain and not stomach. Getting more protein can help these cravings. It can help lower Blood Pressure, decrease bad cholesterol levels which lowers the risk of Heart disease. It powers faster wound repair by reducing inflammation and creating new tissue at the place of injury.
Protein carry Vitamins, Sugars, Minerals, Cholesterol and Oxygen through the blood stream and into the cells and tissues that need them to work. Some proteins store certain nutrients, Iron etc. so you have a backup at the time of need.
Protein comes in lots of different forms. Take for low-fat and healthy sources. Try to eat it throughout the day instead of cramming it into one meal. Keep up fruit and veggie portions to have plenty of vitamins, fibre and minerals.
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