Today, while walking into the supermarket, we can find yogurt, milk, cheese or even toast that contains extra protein. I'm not saying these foods are bad by any means, but it is true that before this whole range of products, we had a lot of foods that naturally contained protein.
Point to foods such as eggs, meat, fish or legumes, which will increase the amount of protein in your daily diet. As a nutritionist, I explain to you the best options for including protein in your meals.
What is the function of proteins?
As for the functions of proteins, we could really spend a long time talking… so we'll limit ourselves to giving a small brush.
First we must know that proteins are compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen that make up amino acids. There are 20 different types of amino acids that depending on how they are combined, distributed and in quantity, they form one protein or another.
Its functions are:
- Building and repairing muscle mass
- Muscle contraction
- active
- Enzyme formation
- Regulation of the immune system
- Transport of materials into cells
- Regulating vital functions
- storage
- Messengers
- Structural function
What foods contain the most protein?
Before I get started with the list, I'll reveal my favorite protein food as a nutritionist: the egg. It is a food that contains all essential amino acids in sufficient quantities, so it is the protein with the greatest biological value.
Secondly, I would also like to talk about dairy products, because in addition to containing protein, they contain a very good amount of vitamins and minerals. In addition, it should be noted that the best-selling protein supplement is “whey” protein, that is, whey.
But in addition to these we find:
- Meat and Triperia
- Fish and seafood
- Soy (and textured soybeans)
- Dry fruits
- Legumes
- Tempeh
- I argue
Are fortified foods a good choice?
Well, the truth is, neither yes nor no. It depends on context, protein recommendations, and protein intake throughout the day…
There will be those who are okay with eating yogurt that contains more protein, but there will be those who will be satisfied with natural yogurt. As always, it is necessary to individualize each case, but nothing is a panacea and nothing is the devil.
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