Protein Facts Behind

Protein is an essential nutrient as builder substances and energy generation. We need it for every function of the body. But not all foods as good sources of protein. Be smart to choose variety of protein sources.

The majority of women need 50 grams of protein per day, while men about 60-70 grams. This amount can be obtained from two to three meals a day. In athletes, pregnant women, and the elderly, their protein needs a bit higher.

According to the Basic Health Research 2010, the majority of the people of Indonesia lack of energy and protein intake, especially in school-age children, pre-teens, teens, and a group of pregnant women, especially in rural areas.

Make sure you meet the body what it needs, but do not go overboard and make it the main source of intake. A balanced diet is the best.

There are many sources of protein, the best known is the meat. According to Anne Wolf, nutritionists and researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, in addition to protein-rich red meat also contains saturated fat and cholesterol. Therefore we should be careful in choosing the kind of red meat.

He suggested that we should choose lean meats. Avoid processed meats such as sausage or already nuget because they contain high salt and fat.

According to Wolf, the best source of protein is actually the egg. In addition to low nutrients and protein is very good. "If you're concerned about cholesterol, can mengasup egg whites only. Fats and cholesterol in the yolk," he said.

Other suggested sources of protein that are low-fat milk and its derivatives, whole grains, nuts, fish, tofu and soy milk, or protein-fortified pasta.