Proteins are essential for building and repairing muscles, strengthening the immune system, regulating hormones, and maintaining energy throughout the day. Without enough protein, the body regenerates tissues more slowly, and fatigue and weakness appear more quickly.
There are complete proteins (usually of animal origin) that contain all nine essential amino acids, and incomplete proteins (mostly plant-based) that lack one or more amino acids but can easily be complemented by combining different plant foods.
Best Natural Sources of Protein:
- Meat & Fish: chicken, tuna, salmon
- Eggs & Dairy: eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese
- Plant Sources: lentils, chickpeas, beans, tofu
- Nuts & Seeds: almonds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds