[fusion_text]Eating healthily can feel overwhelming if you’re not sure exactly what your ideal food intake should look like each day. One of the most important aspects of a healthy diet is protein, and experts recommend that around 30 percent of each meal you eat should be a high quality source of protein.
The body cannot store protein, so eating it throughout the day is important to keep your blood sugar levels in balance and your metabolism functioning well. Eating protein regularly throughout the day will also prevent you from feeling too hungry and craving junk food snacks.
Why Is Protein So Important?
Proteins are vital within a human diet, and they grow and maintain many different parts of the body, including skin and hair, and the digestive and immune systems. The proteins within our bodies are constantly broken down, and need to be replaced through the foods we eat.
Proteins help us to:
- Maintain a regular and well functioning metabolism
- Regulate our weight
- Build the immune system
- Maintain good energy levels
- Build muscle mass
- Concentrate and learn
- Heal and repair the body
- Regulate moods
- Protect healthy muscles, bones and joints
- Stabilize blood sugar
Great Sources Of Protein To Include In Your Healthy Diet:
Many foods contain protein, but the very best sources include the following foods:
- Lean beef
- Almonds
- Lentils
- Broccoli
- Quinoa
- Wild fish
- Chicken breast
- Turkey breast
- Oats
- Black beans
- Pumpkin seeds
- Raw milk
- Free range eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Greek yoghurt
- Peanuts
Many of these are animal-based as these are complete proteins, which most plant foods are not. Combining plants foods with whole grains, in some instances, may provide all the nutrients you need, but many experts believe that animal products offer a more effective protein solution for the human body.
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Here at Ó Crualaoi, our approach to providing healthy, great quality local food has not changed, but we’ve worked hard to make this more accessible to our customers through our online ordering system. The tasty products we create are delivered to your door to help you to eat a healthier diet without the stress.
Try our Fitness Promotion pack, with a selection of our delicious Real Food For Fitness range at a special price, to help kick start your healthy eating plan the easy way. You’ll love our protein rich food, designed with optimum nutrition in mind, providing all you need to stay fit and healthy for good.
Shop For Healthy Options And Top Quality Meat Products Online
At Ó Crualaoi, we value local meat products that can be traced from farm to plate and offer reliable and delicious foods for you and your family to enjoy. Visiting your local high street may not be convenient for you, although you will always receive great service and advice when you pop in to your local store, but you can order online at any time to simplify your healthy eating plan. Get started with your new healthy regime tonight, and start feeling fit for springtime straight away![/fusion_text]
