Protein Rich Foods

Proteins are the most vital elements that your body requires. Their importance can be assessed by the fact that they are indispensable for the growth and repair of your muscles, bones, skin, tendons, ligaments, hair, eyes, and other tissues in the body. It helps your body build the necessary enzymes required for important processes like metabolism, digestion, blood clotting etc. Their role is pivotal in the creation of anti-bodies, which fight diseases. Hence it is important that your intake of proteins is healthy even when you are unwell and eating lesser than your normal intake. However, it is equally important for you to understand that protein is present both in vegetables and meats. Protein content is equally good in a variety of foods; all you need to do is ascertain which of them, according to your tastes, and preferences are the best for you.

 

 

 

General/Inactive Lifestyle 
The ideal protein requirement for people who do not have a physically active lifestyle is 1 gm of protein everyday per 1 kg of your body weight. 

Active Lifestyle
For someone who is athletic and works out every day, 2.2 gm proteins per kg or 1 gm protein per pound of body weight is a must. 

For Pregnant Mothers
Pregnant mothers need 20 gm more proteins per day than the general/inactive body requirements. 

Nursing Mothers
Nursing mothers need extra nutrition to be able to feed their babies effectively hence their protein requirements is 40 gm more than general or 20 gm more than pregnant mothers.