Protein- what’s all the fuss about?
Protein is the building block of life. It is a macronutrient that we must consume in our diet to perform many essential functions in our bodies. Chemically, protein is made up of amino acids. Skin, hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Your body uses the protein that you eat to build and repair tissues, to make enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters.
There is nothing more important than consuming protein, because it is involved in just about every body function. It’s important to consume high quality protein every day, at every meal. Consuming too little protein can cause sluggish metabolism, low energy, weight gain, low immunity & poor concentration.
How much protein do I need?
The Recommended Dietary Allowance for a healthy adult with minimal physical activity is currently 0.8g of protein per kg of body weight. Aim for 1 hand size of protein per meal. Opt for clean, organic, high quality protein.
Top protein foods
1) Eggs
2) Organic grass fed chicken or beef
3) Lentils or chickpeas
4) Black beans
5) Wild caught fish
6) Bone broth
7) Mixed nuts & seeds
8) High quality protein powder
Which protein powder is right for me?
- Choose a high quality protein powder that contains few ingredients.
- Be sure to read ingredients and avoid high sugar products. Opt for natural sweeteners such as stevia
- Look for a highly absorbable product that contains bioactive dietary peptides.
- Hydrolysed collagen is easily absorbed and most biologically available protein which has already been broken down so it can take effect at a cellular level.
