Proteins

Proteins are amino acid chains and they can be found anywhere in the body. All basic functions of the body need protein.

 

Amino acids

 

The body can produce certain amino acids but some have to be consumed in your diet. They can be found only in animal meat or nutritional supplements.

The essential amino acids are:

 

1.    Phenylalanine

2.    Isoleucine

3.    Lysine

4.    Leucin

5.    Methionine

6.    Threonine

7.    Tryptophan

8.    Valine

 

1.    Arginine (essential for kids)

2.    Histidine (essential for kids)

3.    Tyrosine (essential for babies)

4.    Cysteine (essential for babies)

 

 

Examples

 

Meat, poultry, seafood, beans, eggs, nuts and seed all have protein. You must always choose proteins low in fats. However, not all products are equal in amino acids.

 

The following image displays how much protein should be on your plate.

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