Nutrition

Continued from last post.

Today we are discussing about proteins, before we begin let me remind you again of the importance of eating right. Eating right doesn't mean you want to lose weight. It is good to eat right, it helps more than you think it could. When you eat right your hormones are balanced, you will fall sick less often, you will be fit and most importantly you will be healthier.

Protein

Protein is an essential nutrient needed by the human body for growth and maintenance, aside from water proteins are most abundant kind of molecules in the body.
Protein is essential to the structure of red blood cells, for proper functioning of anti bodies resisting infections. For growth and for repairs of body tissue.

Protein rich foods

1. Eggs

Are high in protein, but egg whites are almost pure protein. 1 large egg contains 6 grams of protein with 78 calories.

2. Almonds

Are popular type of tree nuts that are loaded with important nutrients, 6 grams per ounce with 161 calories. Cashew nuts are also good source of protein with 11% calories.

3. Chickens/ turkeys

Chicken/turkey is one of the most popular protein-rich foods. If you eat it without the skin,the majority of calories in it comes from protein. 1 whole chicken/turkey without its skin contains 53 grams with 284 calories.

4. Yoghurt

Are very good source of protein and are healthy too. Just make sure to choose one without added sugar. Yoghurt is very high in protein , non sugar yoghurt has about 17 grams of protein with 100 calories.

5. Oats

Are one of the healthiest grains on the planet. They are loaded with several nutrients. Half a cup of raw aots contains 13 grams with 303 calories.

6. Milk

Is highly nutritious and a high source of protein. Milk contains a little bit of almost every single nutrients needed by the human body. 1 cup of whole milk contain 8 grams of protein with 149 calories.

7. Fish (all types) 

Fish is loaded with various most important nutrients, and is very high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. 1 whole fish contains 19 grams with 175 calories.

8. Peanuts

Are high in protein, fiber, magnesium and many studies shows that they can help you lose weight.
Peanut butter is also high in protein, just make sure not to eat too much of it. Contains 7 grams with 159 calories.

9. Vegetables

Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Eating enough vegetables can lower blood pressure, reduce risk of heart disease and stroke, lower risk of eye and digestive problems and have a positive effect on blood sugar. It contains 100 grams with 65 calories.

10. Fruits

 
Are the highest source of protein, you'll be loading on important vitamins that acts as powerful antioxidant in the body. Strengthening your immune system and helping to battle back the free radicals that are produced each day.

The importance of eating and including proteins in your everyday food cannot be overstated. It is the simplest and easiest way of losing weight and having a healthy looking body.