Miguatemala Health Blog

Protein deficiency may have a number of very serious consequences on our health that should be taken into account if we follow any diet.

Functions of Protein

In general we say that the most important functions of proteins are:

Build and repair tissues (muscles, tendons, connective tissue, etc.).
Participate and provide many functions: transport of oxygen, immune system, alternative power supply, etc.

How much protein we need per day?

To avoid a deficit of protein needed (adults) about 40 grams of protein per day. At the time of preparing a diet is important to see the per cent of pure proteins with food.

Some foods with more protein (per 100 g.)

Spirulina Algae: 65%.
Soy or soy: 37%.
Milk powder: 35%.
Cheese: 25 to 35%.
Peanut: 27%.
Lentils: 23%.
Peas: 23%.
Fish: 20%.
Chickpeas: 20%.
Almonds: 20%.
Meat: 20%.
Haricot beans or 19%.
Egg: 12%.
Cow’s milk: 3%.

credit to: Arnau Josep Vicent
Naturopath and Acupuncturist
photo source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/

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