Cebu City - Proteins is popularly known as “grow foods” or is known to build and repair tissues. Proteins are compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms arranged into amino acids linked in a chain. Proteins provide many essential functions in the body. It supports muscle contraction and movement, supports the regulation and expression of DNA and RNA, and provide support to the body. When one lacks intake of protein, a person’s immune system will weaken, more at risk of bone fracture, and can get protein deficiencies. What must have done to prevent this?

Here is a list of protein rich foods:

Fish - Fish is a low-fat high quality protein. Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium

Eggs - They’re a good source of protein that’s easy to absorb, and they’re also an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and antioxidants.

Milk - It’s a good source of high quality protein, and it’s high in vitamins and minerals, like calcium, phosphorus, and riboflavin (vitamin B2).

Lean beef - Lean beef is a rich source of protein. It’s also high in bioavailable iron, zinc, selenium, and vitamins B12 and B6.

Cheese - Although cheese is high in saturated fat and sodium, it is also rich in calcium and protein, and some fermented types contain probiotics. One can enjoy a modest amount of cheese as part of a healthful diet, but how it is eaten is key.

It is important to include protein as one of the main priority in our diet because it plays a major role in achieving a healthy body free from malnutrition. // PDO I Joyce M. Santillan, RND