Tag — Protein

I’m sure you’ve heard it before, animal protein is “complete” and plant protein is “incomplete.” Protein is made up of amino acids and 9 amino acids are considered “essential” because they cannot be synthesized by your body and must be derived from the food you eat. Animal protein has been referred to as “complete” because it contains all 9 essential amio acids. Because it is widely believed that plant protein is deficient in some essential amino acids, it has been referred to as “incomplete.” [Read more →]

A diet strategy used by Hollywood celebs, including Janet Jackson and Jessica Alba, is to include a serving of protein with every meal, about 30% of total calories consumed. Studies show that higher protein diets (30% protein) not only help with initial weight loss but also help keep the weight off. [Read more →]