Icondancewear | What nutrients our body needs...Part 3 : Proteins
Protein helps us build up our muscles.
Did you know that the cells in our body are constantly replaced.
So in order to keep our cells healthy we need to make sure that our body has enough tools to keep remaking our cells.
White meat such as chicken, egg white, skimmed milk are product with a high protein level. In our daily diet we need about 80 grams of protein every day.
To much protein will be stored in our body in a form of fat.
About 20 % protein daily should do the trick.
Proteins are needed not only for muscle but also for hair, skin and internal organs.
Some proteins travel around your body in the blood as hormones, enzymes and red blood cells.
Protein is unique because it is the only food source of nitrogen, which is essential to all plant and animal life.
Proteins are found in : Chicken, tuna, beef, cheddar cheese, egg, pasta...
Based on these facts I think that the importance of proteins is clear.
What do you think?
Tnx Naima for the extra little info.
This is an easy one. Proteins are just strings of amino acids. Amino acids are bkroen down and used for every process in your body. Your muscles are made completely of protein and water. When you are lifting weights you are creating tiny tears in the fibers, and when you consume protein while healing it will fill in those tears and heal itself, becoming larger and stronger. Like i said, amino acids also play a vital role in all your body functions, so in order for your body to grow most efficiently you need an adequate amount of protein. You should consume 30-40 grams within 20 minutes of your workout, but not during. Your body is growing its most while you are at rest. Many of us choose to take a low carbohydrate and/or slow digesting protein before we sleep to feed our muscles all night. However, you can get nearly the same effects from buying protein powders on the market, or just eating egg whites, which are considered to be the most perfect natural protein. Hope this helps!