Sunday, May 15, 2016

Protein Food...Building Body Muscles

Every day Women need 46 grams of protein, and Men need 56 grams of protein.

Proteins are one of the most important nutrients required for healthy living.  They are one of the building blocks of the body tissue that helps in weight management. Protein is also the building block for healthy hair growth. Make sure you are getting enough amount of protein every day. A serving of protein along with healthy carbs after a workout is a must to help tired muscles recover. *Remember people who have slow digestion issues, should take protein in less quantity, more intake of protein may lead to constipation, remedies http://medicalsanjay.blogspot.com/2015/06/home-remedies-for-constipation.html

List of protein food, take in natural (Veg) form in your daily diet:

Spirulina has highest protein and many other nutrients
Soya beans, Dry, Roasted (100g) ----> 39 grams of protein
Black Beans (1 cup) ----> 39 grams of protein
Pumpkin seeds dry/roasted (1 cup/ 64g) -----> 35-38 grams of protein
Regular exercise and protein intake
helps to build the body muscles
Cheese cheddar (100g) ----> 21 grams of protein
Soya Tofu plain (1 cup) ----> 20 grams of protein
Brazil nuts (1 cup) ----> 19 grams of protein
Lentils/Kidney Beans (1 cup) ----> 18 grams of protein
Soaked Peanuts (1/4 cup) ----> 18 grams of protein *Soaked nuts overnight in water doubles the protein content.
Peanuts (1/4 cup) ----> 9 grams of protein
Moringa contains protein twice the milk. 1 glass of Moringa drink ----> contains 12 grams of protein.
Almonds/ Walnuts (1/4 cup) ----> 8 grams of protein
Soaked Almonds/ Walnuts (1/4 cup) ----> 16 grams of protein *Soaked nuts double the protein.
Quinoa (1cup cooked) ----> 8 grams of protein
Low-Fat Yogurt (plain) ----> 8 grams of protein
Brown Eggs (1) ----> 6 grams of protein
Soya milk (200ml) ----> 6 grams of protein
Dairy A2 Milk (glass) ----> 6 grams of protein
Chia/ Hemp/ Flax seeds (1 ounce (28g)) ----> 6 grams of protein
Oatmeal (1 cup) ----> 6 grams of protein
Cashews (1/4 cup) ----> 5 grams of protein
Kale (100 grams) ---> 4.3 grams of protein
Broccoli (148 grams) ------> 4.2 grams of protein
Goji Berries (1/2 cup) ----> 4 grams of protein
Spirulina (1 table spoon) ---> 4 grams of protein
Avocado (1cup) ----> 2.9 grams of protein
Chickpea (1 tblsp) ----> 2.4 grams of protein
Broccoli (80g) -----> 2 grams of protein
Blue berries (1 cup ~ 148g) -----> 1.1 grams of protein
Spinach (30g) ----> 1 gram of protein
Figs (1 cup) ----> 1 gram of protein

Pumpkin/Nuts-Fruit Shake:
This shake will power you through the hardest and longest of days.

 Ingredients:
 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
 2 tablespoons almond butter
 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
 2 tablespoons chia seeds
 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
 4 walnuts
 3 Brazil nuts
 1 large ripen banana
 1 leaf of kale
 1 tablespoon extra- virgin coconut oil
 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
 1 cup of water
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, about two minutes. If the shake is too thick, add little water. Serve chilled.

Peanut-Fruit Smoothie:
 Take a handful of peanuts (soaked overnight in water).
 Put them in the blender.
 Add little water.
 Add a ripen banana or any fruit you want.
 Churn till it becomes like porridge.
 Add more water if you want it like a milkshake.
 One large glass of peanut banana milkshake can easily keep you going for a few hours. It's a good, easy-to-prepare breakfast. You can have it ready in three minutes and finish it off in the next two minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ove9b16OeR4  (Documentary Game Changer ~ Vegetarian plant-based food)