Fitness, Meal Preps & Recipes

Get Your 25-grams Of Protein

Did you know that there are more than 10,000 different types of proteins in your body? It sounds amazing but it’s true. Protein is found throughout your body in bone, muscle, hair, skin, and in almost every other body part or tissue. Protein makes up the enzymes that create many of the chemical reactions in your body and the hemoglobin that carries the oxygen in your bloodstream.

You Need It

The National Academy of Medicine has recommended that you should ingest at least 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram of your body weight per day. You should consume foods like eggs, turkey breasts, protein powder, chicken breast, tuna, salmon, cottage cheese, Greek yogurts, and milk regularly to ensure that you get your daily intake of protein which keeps you up and healthy.

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How to Get Them?

Eggs are an ideal source of high-quality protein which is found in the egg white and contains selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12, and minerals like iron, zinc, and copper. They contain all 9 essential amino acids that our bodies can’t synthesize and that has to be obtained from our diet.

Consume a healthy quantity of turkey breast to ensure that your body gets its requirement of proteins regularly. Well cooked turkey breast contains at least 28g of protein for every 100 kg which is more than 50% of an adult’s ideal daily need.

If you eat Turkey breast can chicken breast be far behind? Chicken is high-protein, low-calorie food, and is probably the most eaten meat in the world. Not to mention finger-licking good! It has a high amount of protein and helps in building and maintaining muscle and losing fat which is good news for you.

You can’t go wrong with tuna which has low calories and fat but is rich in proteins. It contains a high amount of B-vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids that fight against inflammation in the body. Try salmon as well as it is a rich source of protein that helps your body heal after an injury and protects bone health and muscle mass.

Milk and it’s derivatives like cheese and yogurts are excellent sources of protein and contain calcium and vitamin D which keep your teeth and bones strong. They also prevent osteoporosis. A simple solution is to consume protein powder directly. They contain vitamins and minerals like calcium which fortify your body and keep it strong. There are several brands in the market so you can choose the one you like and get started.

Go for Proteins Today!

A healthy body is the most valuable asset you can ever have. For that, you should ingest a healthy amount of proteins every day and these foods help you do just that.

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