‘Protein’

Main source of protein

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Main source of protein

Meat. Meat is the main source of protein available to us.

The vast majority of the food we eat contains proteins in varying proportions. The animal foods provide protein of excellent quality to provide a substantial amount of all essential amino acids.

The egg is a good source of protein because it contains a protein (albumin) of high quality which is regarded as “protein pattern. In addition to the egg, are good sources of protein, meat, fish, milk and dairy products.

The plant foods also provide us with protein, but its protein quality is less, to be deficient in some essential amino acids. However, the proper mixture of them significantly improves their nutritional quality.

Among the plant foods, legumes are a group that is more like animal products as protein is concerned, as well as the same.

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Substances that alter the absorption of protein

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

absorption of protein

Did you know that the composition of certain foods are substances that can interfere with the absorption of nutritional elements necessary for the body? That the amount of calcium, iron, vitamins and proteins you take with some food not used at all in the company of other foods?

Other foods such as legumes, cereals and tubers possess substances act on the ground defending it from attacks by insects and microorganisms. When ingested, these compounds hinder the absorption of carbohydrates and proteins.

The digestive system has enzymes called amylases which are responsible for breaking the chains of carbohydrates into simple links so they can be absorbed into the blood.

The wheat and pulses have amylase inhibitors of these so make carbohydrates are absorbed less. This makes them suitable in the treatment of diabetes or obesity, although some of these inhibitory substances are destroyed by stomach enzymes.

The digestive system has also substances such as trypsin that breaks the chain of proteins called amino acids links diet, suitable for absorption and passage into the blood.

Soybeans, beans, peas, lentils, beans, etc.., Antitrypsin have a factor that prevents the absorption of amino acids from dietary protein. But the substance is inactive when these foods are heated.

Other foods such as cocoa, beans, bananas and nuts have substances called tannins, which combine with proteins and hinder the absorption of these.

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Balance of Nutrients to The diet

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Nutrition is the physiological process that our bodies receive, process and use of chemicals contained in food.
A person’s health depends on nutrition and we can modify to improve our eating habits. The human body needs material supply constant nutrient that we swallow. Humans are able to use limited and is part of the food.
Greater variation is present in foods, greater assurance that a balanced diet and contains all the necessary nutrients. In short, a good nutritional status depends on good nutrition.
Information is the key.

Nutrition
Carbohydrates
• Lipids or fats
Protein
• Vitamins
Mineral
• Water

Healthy diet: to add 50-60% carbohydrates, 10 to 15% protein (to combine animal and vegetable) and fats should not exceed 25-30% of daily calories provided to the body, moderate intake of saturated fat (from milk, meat, food fried) and trans fatty acids (hydrogenated fats and oils), prioritize the use of unsaturated fats, especially those with omega 3, 6 and 9 (fish, preferably sea and olive oil). (more…)

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Healthy Diet For Pregnant mothers

Friday, February 26th, 2010

A healthy diet is very important for you and your baby, so it is important that from now on keep your eating habits in order not to lack anything. The possibility that the current increase your appetite. This is a natural way to eat certainly enough to feed your baby. This means you need to increase your daily diet of about 400 calories.

Protein and vitamin Amino acids forming the protein responsible for creating the structural elements of cells and primary muscle tissue, bone, connective tissue and walls of many bodies had begun to form in your baby. That’s why your protein requirements increase by 30 percent from the same time that you are pregnant or anything similar, at 60 grams per day. Where can you find proteins? The best is in the meat, fish, eggs, milk and dairy products, bread, cereal, pasta, vegetables and nuts. (more…)

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