Dietary proteins

Dietary Proteins

 

Proteins are building blocks of cell in the body. These proteins also help to maintain bones muscles and skin. Proteins are present in meat, beans, dairy products. It is essential for us to take proteins on regular basis as our body does not store them.  

Protein sources

• Beef
• Dairy products (Milk, cheese)
• Eggs
• Nut
• Fish
• Soy
• Wheat
• Corn
  
• Beans
• Rice
• Lentils
• Chickpeas.

Benefits of Proteins

• Protein intake increases the muscle mass as they are building blocks of muscles. It also help to gain weight for skinny people.
• Proteins help to increase  bone strength specially in women to prevent osteoprosis.
• It increases the metabolism.
• Proteins decreases the blood pressure thus prevents the risk of heart diseases and chronic kidney disease.
• It helps to repair body after injury.
• Proteins also help to make red blood cells that carry oxygen.
• Proteins also helps to regulate hormonal level.

Dose

• Teenage boys and men need three daily servings for a total of seven ounces.
• Women and older people need two daily serving for a total of five ounces