June 18, 2011. Paul Hixon
credit: kevindooleyProteins are supposed to architects and labourers of the nutrient clan. It is known that proteins follow their main function of wear & tear of the body tissues, which means replacing the old body tissues with new one as a way of replacing the decaying and obsolete tissues with new ones – as also proteins are in charge of reconstruction of the body from the inner parts.
The other functions of proteins are cell multiplication and cell building. This is often needed in times of injuries and disfigurements. Thus, patients are administered regular and potent doses of proteins because during their period of recuperation and convalescence, patients need to ensure maximum construction of cells within their bodies. The base nutrient of proteins is amino acids.
Proteins are available in minute quantities in foods, like, vegetables and poultry. Certain types of fish and red meat do have a certain increased presence of proteins than vegetables, but that, too, is very minuscule in terms of a healthy protein intake. Increasing one`s protein intake by increasing the vegetable and meat content in one`s diet is one the most harmful myths. This is because along with a slight increase in the amount of proteins, there is a mighty increase in the levels of fat, carbohydrates and other nutrients which do not serve the purpose of cell building. Protein shake recipes are the best sought collective solution in such cases. Sportsmen and bodybuilders prefer using protein shakes since a single scoop of protein powder gives them an increased intake of chemical proteins in their body.
The best protein powder is the Healthy & Abso Fit brand. The makers of the brand have launched a new Pro500 product which has added vitamin nutrients to the protein mix. This could also be administered to hospitalized patients, at regular intervals.
Updated June 18, 2011. Published May 17, 2011. Paul Hixon
