Nice Nutrient
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009Did you know that no other nutrient plays as many different roles in keeping you alive and healthy, as protein does? It is essential to human life; our skin, bones, muscles, and even our organ tissues all contain protein. This special nutrient can also help grow and repair muscles, hair, bones, skin, etc. The fact is, protein is a necessity for a great diet. It is easiest to get protein from meat, chicken, turkey, fish and dairy foods. Next to meat, legumes (beans, peas and peanuts) have the most protein. When you’re cooking your meats, be sure to remember it’s best to boil in a stew rather than fry or marinate with lime juice, vinegar or wine, to make it easier to digest. Remember to set limits to your intake; it’s all about balance!