What Is High Quality Protein?
High quality proteins are usually found in foods that are high in nutrients and protein, and free of harmful synthetic chemicals. Switching to high quality protein may help balance your cholesterol levels and give your body the necessary nutrients to heal itself. High quality protein is also good for weight management because it helps slow down the digestion process. This will help keep your blood sugar level constant which prevents fatigue and weight gain.
Most of us have been conditioned at an early age to believe that beef, poultry and fish are the best sources of protein. This is a misconception that can be harmful to our health. The best sources of high quality protein are from fruits and vegetables. Their proteins are easier to absorb and utilize by the body because they are accompanied by essential nutrients. As for meat-based protein, consume the protein that is from livestock or poultry grown on pasture farms. Livestock or poultry grown on pasture farms are usually fed with food free of harmful chemicals and raised in their natural environment instead of in cages.
When consuming protein, it is important to eat more of the organic protein from plant-based food and eat it in balance. The human body is a system that relies heavily on balance to keep it functioning at efficient levels. When you eat more protein than your body needs, the excessive protein that your body do not use is sometime burned as fuel. Burning protein as fuel is not as efficient as burning carbohydrate. Your body uses more energy to turn protein into usable energy. Plus, the process of burning protein into energy leaves harmful residues. Protein contains nitrogen. When your body breaks its molecules apart, it produces nitrogenous residues. In high levels, these toxic residues are harmful to many of the systems of your body, especially the liver and kidney.
Great sources of high quality protein
- Corn
- Wheat
- Peanuts
- Tomato
- Wild Rice
- Squash
- Cucumber
- Green Beans
- Lentils
- Asparagus
- Brussels Sprouts
- Broccoli
- Spinach
- Hemp
Great sources of protein
- Bass
- Chicken Breast (Skinless)
- Haddock
- Lobster
- Mackerel
- Salmon
- Trout
- Tuna Steak
- Turkey Breast
A protein supplement I recommend is Nutiva Hemp Protein Hi Fiber. It is made of USDA certified organic hempseeds. Nutiva Hemp Protein Hi Fiber is great for mixing with juices, smoothies, cereal and batter mixes.
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