Lately collagen has been getting a lot of press as an important addition to a healthy diet. Collagen is the main structural protein found in hair, skin, nails and connective tissue. It is the most abundant protein in the body and is made up of the amino-acids glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine. Your body produces […]
Protein: The Final Building Block of a Real Foods Diet
Today’s post talks about the final building block of a real foods diet. The final important macro nutrient, protein, is broken down by the body into amino acids that are then used to build new proteins with specific functions, such as catalyzing chemical reactions, facilitating communication between different cells, or transporting biological molecules around the body. […]
Protein Tips for Vegans and Vegetarians
My vegan and vegetarian friends say they are always asked about how they get their protein. However, recent research has pointed to the fact that it is easier than you think to get your protein needs met even without eating meat. Protein, along with fat and carbs, is one of the three macro nutrients that […]
How Much Protein Do You Need
Protein is amazingly important for our health and well being. Since protein is the building block of our muscles, organs, tendons and skin, if we are not consuming enough protein in our diet, our body will start tearing down existing structures in our body. Our hormone balance and immune systems are also impacted by the […]
