The power of a healthy lifestyle with the inclusion of protein

High protein is all the buzz these days with everyone looking to make healthier lifestyle choices. A low-carb, high-protein eating plan is about limiting your carb intake, this lowers the insulin levels in the body. There are three macro nutrients that the body needs which are; carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Of which an excessive intake of carbs raises blood sugar and insulin levels the most. Even though carbs are an essential part of most balanced, nutritious diets, lower-carb diets can be very effective for losing weight and managing sugar levels.

There have been multiple studies conducted on the effectiveness of lower-carb eating plans for lowering insulin levels and increasing insulin sensitivity, especially when compared with a high protein one. A proteinrich meal plan allows the body to fuel itself and build muscles. That said not every protein source can be treated equally, with some more being leaner and healthier than others.

There are two sources from which the body can obtain protein nutrients, one is plant protein and the other is animal proteins. Animal protein is known as complete proteins, this is because meat contains all the essential amino acids that you need for a complete diet. Whereas plant proteins are often, but not always, incomplete sources of protein, because they are low or lacking in one or more of the amino acids we need to build cells.

Research indicates that the average Sri Lankan falls short of getting adequate proteins through their diet. The average adult’s daily protein intake needs to be 15% of the total calories consumed for a day which in-between 1913 to 2000 Kcal. Currently, the intake for the average

Sri Lankan is only around 10% of that of which is largely plant-based protein that mostly comes from rice and dhal.

Here are some complete sources of proteins that provide all nine essential amino acids that your body needs, to refuel itself: