Foods to boost your protein intake
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Protein is an important macronutrient in the human diet. It’s an essential source of amino acids which the body cannot make but are vital for health.
Protein serves the following functions:
- Essential for cell growth repair and maintenance
- Plays an important role in muscle contraction, immune protection and the transmission of nerve impulses
- A source of energy
- Manufacture of enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters and antibodies
| Functions | Protein is an important macronutrient in the human diet. It’s an essential source of amino acids which the body cannot make but are vital for health.
Protein serves the following functions:
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| Deficiency | Symptoms of low protein are:
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| Sources | Good food sources of protein:
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| Meal Ideas | Breakfast:
Eggs – scrambled, poached, boiled Porridge or sugar-free muesli sprinkled with nuts and seeds with semi-skimmed, coconut or almond milk Live natural yoghurt with berries Lunch: Baked Beans on toast Sandwich or pita with chicken, salmon or egg and salad Salad – Nicoise, Greek, mackerel Soup (with lentils/chickpeas) and wholemeal roll Mixed bean salad with protein and green salad Dinner: Fish, chicken with vegetables and brown rice or quinoa Omelette and green salad Snacks: Fruit smoothie (if no milk add protein powder) Oat cakes with humous, cottage cheese Fruit with some nuts or seeds or natural yoghurt |
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