Anyone know about protein!

kmyers93
kmyers93 Posts: 13
edited September 24 in Food and Nutrition
What is protein? What does it do for your body? And what foods are high in protein?
If you know the answers to any of these questions, please let me know!
It would be greatly appreciated.

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  • living_4_me
    living_4_me Posts: 38
    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/index.html
  • brunion
    brunion Posts: 60 Member
    peanut butter is very high in protein and good for you
  • cacrat
    cacrat Posts: 336 Member
    Protein can do many things in the body. Its main purpose is to rebuild structures in the body, eg muscles. When you work out, you "tear" your muscles, to rebuild them the body uses protein (actually the amino acids in the protein). In the absence of stored glycogen (aka carbohydrates) the body can also use protein as a fuel. (However, the body would likely use fat stores in that case.)

    Foods high in protein include all meats (chicken, beef, pork, and fish). Additionally, there are certain plants that also provide protein. Quinoa, buckwheat, hempseed, and soy to name a few.
  • kmyers93
    kmyers93 Posts: 13
    Wow, thank you so much everyone!
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