Natural Sources of Protein for a Healthy Life

April 13th, 2007 | admin

Protein is essential body building component of body and is required for formation of healthy cells responsible for healthy body growth.

Meat, milk, egg and fish are the main natural sources of animal protein. Among them fish is the best source of protein, as the protein is easily digested and absorbed by body. Meat and milk protein is harder to digest and get absorbed by body, when compared to fish and egg.

Vegetarians and vegans too require adequate supply of proteins. They can depend on abundance of plant protein sources to supply their body with essential protein content. The main plant sources for protein or plant protein sources are whole grains, grams (green peas), legumes, nuts and vegetables. These protein sources deliver protein requirements. Fibrous fruits give little usable proteins.

Not all plant protein sources have all the proteins or amino acids. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of protein. Vegans and vegetarians need to include variety of grains, legumes and nuts to ensure daily supply of amino acids required by the body.

Soy protein is generally touted as a complete source of protein. It is however not advisable to depend solely on soy protein powder as protein source for your body. Ayurvedic view of taking a balanced diet is including a variety of food items in your daily diet. DonÂ’t try to obtain any essential nutrient from a single source.

Researches have proved that there is no requirement to include different food items like legumes and grains in a single meal. Just make sure you get you daily protein supply over four to six daily meals.