When we stop eating meat or reduce their consumption the first question is where to find plant proteins and whether these are sufficient.
The word protein comes from a Greek word meaning “first”, “first importance.” They are very abundant molecules in living organisms, constituting about 50% of the dry weight of cells.
The WHO (World Health Organisation) stated in their studies that the developed world consumes more than twice the required daily protein requirements. Meanwhile, the Third World suffers an alarming lack of protein. On the other hand, even the WHO recommends a ratio of only 25% of animal protein and 75% of vegetable protein in our diet.
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Functions of the proteins in our body
They are the majority nitrogenous component of the diet and the body have a purely structural role or plastic, this means that we help to build and regenerate our tissues and may not be replaced by carbohydrates or fats for not containing nitrogen.
However, besides this function, also are characterized by:
- Regulatory functions, are raw material for the formation of digestive juices, hormones, plasma proteins, hemoglobin, vitamins and enzymes that carry out chemical reactions that take place in the body.
- Proteins are defensive in antibody formation and regulatory factors that act against infections or foreign agents.
- Transport, oxygen transport proteins such as hemoglobin in blood.
- If necessary also play a role by providing energy 4 kcal. per gram of energy to the body.
Protein and sports are today, a close relationship but it is important to discard the false myths to optimize all of its properties.
What are proteins?
Proteins are one of three essential components of nutrition with lipids (fats) and carbohydrates (sugar).
Proteins play a role in the creation of new tissues. In a simple example are like the bricks of the body, hence the interest for the sport as it helps build muscle and especially its “repair” after great effort.
Myths on proteins and sport
- There is a widespread misconception that the more protein will reach larger muscles of the athlete. What invites incorrectly consumption of protein, whether natural or tablet.
Tips for hair after 40.
Less traumatic procedures.
For 40 years, you may find that the years spent on hair coloring, perm, hair dryer and use hot curling tools were not in vain: his hair had lost its former density, luster and strength. However, if the ground is a mechanical force, then its effects are reversible.
You can return by her hair, simply by using less high temperatures for perms and styling. For example, when using a hair dryer did not finally dried hair entirely, create the necessary form, and let the rest of the moisture dries up naturally. You can also conduct laying at a minimum temperature regime dryer.
As for color, you can try to switch to natural sources of color, combining henna and basma with various additives – coffee, cocoa, etc.
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