At times, it seems as if everywhere everyone is promoting the power of protein and that we should take protein rich diet. People start taking proteins without thinking twice. We all have some questions regarding ‘proteins’ which are still unanswered. Today I would like to answer some queries about proteins. If you have any other question, then please feel free to ask in the comment box. It is regarding our body which is the only place we have to live in. Disclaimer: None of the advice contained on this blog is to be considered as medical advice. Please do not make any changes to your lifestyle without discussing it with your doctor. 1. What is protein? Protein is one of the three basic macro nutrients, others being fat and carbohydrates. It is the only macro nutrient which contains nitrogen, without which we cannot grow or reproduce. They are made of amino acids, which function as cell’s “building blocks.” Cells need protein to grow and to mend themselves.
Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, promoting growth and mineralization of our bones. It helps control infections and reduces inflammation. Vitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin because our bodies can make and absorb Vitamin D from sun exposure. Sun exposure of 5-30 minutes up to 3pm twice a week to the face, arms, legs, or back without sunscreen is usually enough to help Vitamin D intake. This process varies widely depending on the season, time of day, cloud cover, skin color (darker skin needs more exposure), and sunscreen use, so eating food sources of vitamin D is also important. There are two forms of vitamin D in the diet: · Vitamin D2 – found in a plant source, mainly in mushrooms · Vitamin D3 – found in oily fish, fish liver oils and egg yolks. However, many people still do not get enough of this important vitamin. For instanc