THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN

🟥⬛️ THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN AND THE MYTHS & FACTS EXPLAINED

By our in house Clincal Nutritionist: PT Emz Watts (SAC Dip)

So we want to talk to you about why all food groups are vital to your health and today, it’s the turn of the amazing energy source....the 𝙎𝙐𝙋𝙀𝙍-𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙀𝘿𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙏𝙀𝙄𝙉!!

Protein is vital to maintaining a healthy body and the word Protein actually originates from the Greek word PROTEOS which means PRIMARY or FIRST

Made from long chains of of amino acids (like a string of beads) and the 20 different aminos make up the thousands of different proteins in the human body, each doing different jobs.

▪️GROWTH, REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

▪️PROVIDES ENERGY

▪️ACTS AS MESSENGER HORMONES

▪️CELL SUPPORT AND SUBSTANCE

▪️MAINTAINS pH BALANCE

▪️BOOSTS IMMUNE SYSTEM

▪️STORES NUTRIENTS

PROTEIN SOURCES INCLUDE

Lean Meats

Fish

Eggs

Nuts

Oats

Tofu

Cheese

Milk

Yogurt

Broccoli

Leafy Green Veg

THE MYTHS & THE FACTS

Myth 1: Protein is only good for building muscles

People focus on protein as a component of their diet because they want to build muscle mass. Protein and muscle building go hand in hand, and with bodybuilders popularizing protein supplements, it's understandable why anyone would think so. But protein is needed for other equally important areas such as hair, joints, bone, tendons, hormones, and many others. Protein also supports the immune system and regulates blood sugar. There is so much more than protein does beyond muscle building.

Myth 2: Eating less protein aids weight loss

When some people are trying to lose weight, they consider eating less one of the easiest ways to get results. Although eating less protein for weight loss may sound logical, it does the opposite. Many people tend to eat less when losing weight, and by extension, less protein. But because protein helps to speed up metabolism and keep you full, eating less of it can make it harder to lose weight.

You need healthy muscles to help you burn fat, but when the body is too low on calories, it will break down muscle tissue to produce energy.

Myth 3: You can’t consume too much protein

You can have too much of a good thing. Drinking too much water, for instance, can cause symptoms similar to dehydration. The same applies to consuming large portions of salmon or meat in a bid to increase your protein intake. Apart from leaving less room for other nutrients, you could also consume excess calories if your choice of protein is high in fat. This could eventually lead to weight gain. That's why protein supplements help you moderate your protein consumption, especially if you engage in high-intensity workouts and resistance training. As with most things, moderation is very important.

Myth 4: Eating too much protein damages the kidneys

Unless you already have underlying kidney problems, consuming too much protein will not damage your kidneys. A healthy pair of kidneys is efficient at expelling excess nitrogen that comes with consuming lots of protein-rich foods. Diversify your protein by getting your protein from both plant and animal sources, and abstain from overconsuming protein.

Myth 5: A vegan diet can’t give you enough protein

You are highly mistaken if you think that vegans don't get enough protein. While protein-rich foods such as eggs, fish, and dairy produce contain complete protein, vegans may not get much of it from a plant-based diet. However, foods like legumes, lentils, beans, and tofu are excellent sources of protein, so vegans will not be missing much.

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