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Benefits of protein

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What are proteins? Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body anad they are one of the building blocks of body tissue and can also serve as a fuel source. As a fuel, proteins provide as much energy density as carbohydrates: 4 kcal (17 kJ) per gram; in contrast, lipids provide 9 kcal (37 kJ) per gram. The most important aspect and defining characteristic of protein from a nutritional standpoint is its amino acid composition. Proteins are polymer chains made of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. During human digestion, proteins are broken down in the stomach to smaller polypeptide chains via hydrochloric acid and protease actions. This is crucial for the absorption of the essential amino acids that cannot be biosynthesized by the body. There are nine essential amino acids which humans must obtain from their diet in order to prevent protein-energy malnutrition and resulting death. How much protein we need? According to the research it says to prevent defici...

16 Delicious High-Protein Foods to Eat

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Protein is the main source which makes up the building blocks of organs, muscles, skin, hormones and most of the thing that matters in your body. For this reason, you should eat high-quality protein at each and every meal. Research shows that protein improves health in various ways, such as helping you lose your weight and belly fat, while increasing your muscle mass and strength. A diet high in protein also lowers blood pressure, fights diabetes and helps you to regain strength. The recommended daily intake (RDI) for protein is 46 grams for women and 56 grams for men. However, many health and fitness experts believe that we need much more protein mentioned above in order to function optimally. Following is a list of 16 delicious foods that are rich in protein. 1. Eggs 2. Almonds 3. Chicken Breasts 4. Oats 5. Cottage cheese 6. Greek yoghurt 7. Milk 8. Lean beef 9. Broccoli 10. Quinoa 11. Tuna 12. Whey protein supplements 13. Pumpkin seeds ...