Understand the Importance of Proteins

Proteins, which are made up of amino acids, work within the body as primary building blocks for all tissues and cells, including your muscles. Their secondary function is to provide energy after your carbohydrate resources have been depleted – boosting your metabolism! One gram of protein equals 4 calories and it can be found in meat, fish, eggs, dairy, and legumes (beans and peas). While legumes are low in fat and high in fiber, animal sources of protein (which can be higher in unwanted fats) can deliver all of the necessary amino acids, so it’s important to have a balance of the two to lose weight effectively.

Basically, to help your body to function properly, you must feed it protein. There are many different types of proteins – some healthy, some not so healthy.