WHY PROTIEN

Protein is one of the essential micronutrients that is always neglected and forgotten. Over the years, the common variable that my client’s had is that they are not eating enough of it.

But before we go any further we need to understand what is protein. 

WHAT IS PROTEIN?

Protein molecules are made up of Amino Acid, which are the building blocks of everything in your body, like enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and antibodies. So, without adequate protein, your body will cease to function. 

Within the pool of amino acids, there are the essential and nonessential amino acids, meaning there are those that your body can make within you, and there are those that need to be consumed in order to get enough of it. 

Once we consume protein our body breaks it down into its respective amino acid, which end’s up being stored in a pool for the body to uses for various functions. Particularly, building molecules in the body, like hormones, and enzymes. To name a few.

Besides that, protein is important to help the body repair and grow.

Clearly, it plays a huge role in our body

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

In its simplest form, protein plays a crucial part in your organism, the thing we call our body.

When we embark on developing a healthier lifestyle, where our focus might be to build muscle to “tone”, or we might aim at losing body fat, we inevitably have to address this curial part.

Meaning, we need to consume enough protein to help our recovery from the strenuous activities we might pursue on, like exercising. And we need to assure protein is the main micronutrient we are focusing on.

Again this is all depending on the goals you have…

Eating enough protein will help build muscle mass, which in essence will help you look “toner” and lose weight. And in the long term, you will maintain your strength and lifestyle.

In addition, eating enough protein will help you stay satiated throughout the day. This will lead you to eat less, hence consuming fewer calories.

HOW MUCH?

how much should you consume?

For basic protein synthesis, you don’t need to consume more than 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg (around 0.64-0.9 g/lb) of protein per day.

Start there.

But based on your lifestyle activities and goals that ratio can change.

PROTEIN It is one of the neglected micronutrients but it one of the important ones to address before Fat and Carbs.

Wow.. that was dry! but an important topic to know.

The point to drive is that protein is an important micronutrient to pay attention to when you are focusing on losing weight and/or building muscle.

Have a look at your dietary intake and ask yourself are you having enough protein to help you achieve your goals of building muscle mass and losing weight.

If you need more guidance and coaching send me a message. I will be more than happy to help you on your journey.