PROTEIN SOURCES FOR VEGETARIAN AND NON VEGETARIAN

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This is Dr Sundeep singh and today's blog is all about PROTEIN sources for both Vegetarian and Non Vegetarians.

Before, I give you the best protein source, let me tell you about what is Protein and use of protein in bodybuilding and benefits.

Protein is a macronutrient that is essential to building muscle mass. It is commonly found in animal products, though is also present in other sources, such as nuts and legumes, paneer, tofu, eggs and chicken.

Each gram of protein contains 4 calories. Protein makes up about 15 percent of a person’s body weight.

Protein is composed of amino acids, which are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and proteins are the building blocks of muscle mass.

Safe level of protein ranges from 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight 2.2 lbs, up to 2 grams of protein per kilogram for very active athletes.

Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body.They are one of the building blocks of body tissue and can also serve as a fuel source.

Protein is a nutrient needed by the human body for growth and maintenance. Aside from water, proteins are the most abundant kind of molecules in the body. Protein can be found in all cells of the body and is the major structural component of all cells in the body, especially muscle.

Protein deficiency and malnutrition (PEM) can lead to variety of ailments including mental retardation and kwashiorkor.

VEGETARIAN PROTEIN SOURCES

1. Beans