What is protein, and what is its main function?


1. Protein is made up of amino acids. When you digest food that contains protein, your body breaks the protein down into these amino acids.

2. When food is being digested the body selects the amino acids that are needed for a specific bodily functions.

3. Protein is needed to help develop and maintain muscles and organs; most of the bodies functions are reliant on there being enough protein.

Protein containing foods can be divided into two main categories complete protein (animal sources) and incomplete proteins (plant sources). The difference being; incomplete proteins miss or do not have enough of one or more of the essential amino acids.

By combining incomplete proteins in the same meal, or even during the same day, you are providing your body with a complete protein.
This is a healthier way to ensure you are receiving enough complete protein in your diet, without eating more animal protein. Too much animal protein has health risks associated, because excess is stored in the body as toxins and fats.

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