Why do we Require Protein in Our Diet Plan

If you're among the numerous individuals who love to keep fit and active then one of the most essential nutrients you require is protein. Protein is the building block of our bodies and without it we just are unable to repair or create new muscle mass.

A deficiency in protein will significantly slow down how well you're progressing in the gym. If you aren't getting enough of this nutrient then you could potentially be losing muscle mass when you’re wanting to gain it.

When it comes to shedding weight, protein plays a vital part as well, not only to repair parts of your muscles from the exercise but protein actually makes you feel significantly fuller - by eating meals that are high in protein you reduce cravings for sugar and sweets.

• Eat quality protein sources for example protein powder, white meat, fish and milk

• Protein is necessary to create lean muscle as well as aid in fat loss.

As a nutrient a protein contains amino acids, these can then be split in to 2 types:

• Essential

• Non-essential

The non-essential amino acids can be created inside our own body yet the essential amino acids we have to ingest from our diet - this means that a diverse diet is critical.

Eat protein from different sources

By varying the source of your protein from both animal and plant sources you guarantee you obtain all of the amino acids the body desires. Foods including meat, eggs and also dairy provide us with what we call ‘complete protein’ meaning they supply the key amino acids that we need.

On the other side, protein from various plant sources lack in various amino acids therefore it gives an ‘incomplete’ profile.

Daily allowance

The approach the RDA is set is fairly defective as it does not consider height, muscle mass and so on in to consideration. They state that an average adult should consume around 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight. This is way out if you are looking to gain weight, we recommend between 1.2 and 1.4 grams of protein per pound if you are serious about gaining lean muscle.

Getting anywhere near this much protein in your diet can be a chore. The average chicken breast contains approximately 28-32 grams of protein so you would need to be eating a lean high protein source around 6 times per day to be getting enough protein. This is when protein bars or perhaps a protein shake will come in handy. Both are a fantastic way to supplement your diet with high quality protein.