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The importance of protein and fibre in your diet

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Constipati­on, excessive cholestero­l, and other issues can be alleviated by eating a diet rich in fibre and protein, particular­ly fibre. Furthermor­e, if you’ve been struggling to lose stubborn fat, protein and fibre can help you avoid weight gain and keep it off!

Proteins are the fundamenta­l components of the human body. There are a number of good reasons to ensure that we consume enough protein in our diet. Eggs, chicken, lean meat, shellfish, soy products, nuts, and other sources of protein are all good options. Protein can also be found in dairy products.

Fibres are an important part of a balanced diet. They’re well recognised for preventing and alleviatin­g constipati­on. Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are high in dietary fibre.

A few reasons you should add proteins and fibres to your diet include;

Protein aids in bodybuildi­ng: Protein is essential in the formation of bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. Protein aids in the production of new cells, tissues, and other chemical compounds in the body. Human hair and nails, for example, are primarily made up of protein.

Protein oxygenates: The protein molecule found in human RBCs aids in the transport of oxygen throughout the body, as well as giving nutrition to cells and tissues.

Protein aids digestion: Protein in our diets serves as a building block for enzymes that improve digestion and increase metabolism. Protein aids in the production of new cells, tissues, and other chemical compounds in the body. Protein in our diet aids in the loss of fat and the maintenanc­e of muscle mass.

Fibre aids bowel movement: Dietary fibre softens and raises the weight of your stool, making it easier to travel through the colon and minimising constipati­on. Fibre, on the other hand, bulks out the stool and helps it solidify in situations of diarrhea. Fibre regulates blood sugar levels: Soluble fibres slow the absorption of sugar, lowering blood sugar levels. Because the sugar in fibre-rich foods is absorbed more slowly, blood glucose levels rise at a slower rate. This is beneficial since a sudden increase in glucose levels causes you to feel hungry very quickly, leading to overeating. Fibre helps to decrease cholestero­l levels: Oats, flaxseeds, and beans contain soluble fibres that help lower low-density lipoprotei­n (LDL), or “bad,” cholestero­l levels and, as a result, overall blood cholestero­l levels.

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