Protein, The Building Blocks Of Your Body

PROTEIN? 10' DO YOU KNOW Your muscles, bones, blood, skin, hair, nails, and brain cells all rely on protein. Protein is primarily used to build, maintain, and repair tissues. PROTEIN'S AMINO ACIDS ARE CONSIDERED THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF YOUR BODY. Protein is a macronutrient- WHERE DO YOU GET PROTEIN? a string of amino acids. In fact, protein is one of the three main macronutrients, along with carbohydrates and fat. And if's more plentiful in your body than any material besides water. Good thing too-because without protein, you couldn't function. Your body doesn't store protein-and it doesn't manufacture all the amino acids it needs. It's essential to supply those missing amino acids from your diet. Luckily, protein is plentiful in the food you eat, both meats and plants. MEATS are a "complete" source of protein. They provide all the essential amino acids your body requires. Include foods like steak, chicken, fish, eggs, and milk in AVOID protein sources that do more harm than good, like those high in saturated fats, fried meats, and your daily diet. PLANTS are an "incomplete" source of protein. One plant source may not have all the essential amino acids in adequate amounts. You'd need to eat a variety of nuts, beans, and vegetables to get all the amino acids you need. processed meats. SUPPRESS YOUR APPETITE BOOST BUILD MUSCLE BURN YOUR FAT METABOLISM PROTEIN KEEPS YOU FEELING YOUR BODY USES PROTEIN BY TEMPORARILY BOOSTING SATISFIED AND HELPS REDUCE BOTH TO BUILD MUSCLE AND YOUR METABOLISM, PROTEIN YOUR CARB CRAVINGS TO BURN FAT HELPS SUPPRESS YOUR APPETITE HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED? Contrary to what you might think, more protein isn't necessarily better. Get enough protein to support your body size, age, and lifestyle, but don't overload. H STRENGTH TRAINING Increase protein intake to 0.54 to 0.77 grams per pound of weight per day Too much protein can be hard on your kidneys and liver, and won't deliver any additional benefits. ENDURANCE TRAINING Increase protein intake to 0,59 to 0,82 The average adult needs 0.38 grams of protein per day for every pound they weigh. grams per pound of weight per day X 0.38 65+ IF YOU ARE OVER 65 Extra protein can help you maintain and improve muscle mass, strength, and function. The Journal of Clinical Nutrition FIND YOUR (use 68 if you're = over 65) GRAMS of PROTEIN YOU NEED DAILY DAILY PROTEIN TARGET CURRENT WEIGHT suggests consuming 0.68 grams of protein per pound of weight per day. (in pounds) Protein can help -- - YOU - LOSE WEIGHT