Why is protein so important?

Most of us are aware that we should be consuming enough protein every day (that’s about 0.8g of protein/kg body weight for the average person), but do you know why it’s so important?

1 It promotes muscle growth and strength, and reduces agerelated muscle weakness.

2 It helps to manage hunger pangs and suppress appetite.

3 It supports repair and recovery. 4 It's required to make brain chemicals that regulate your thoughts and feelings.

5 It boosts metabolism and increases calorie-burning.

Typical protein sources include meat, fish, dairy and eggs. The top vegan choices include legumes, wholegrains, nuts and seeds. Regardless of your diet, it’s important to eat these regularly. For more info, go to bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/ best-sources-protein