Why eating enough protein is important? Health expert explains
Published on Mar 13, 2024 03:52 PM IST
- From facilitating digestion to regulating blood sugar in the body, here are a few reasons why eating protein is important.
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![Foods rich in protein like eggs, beans, lean meats, fish, and legumes support hair growth, including beard hair (Photo: Shutterstock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/13/550x309/e8069594-367f-11ee-9512-d3bf110df2f8_1691564225965_1710323727259.jpg)
Published on Mar 13, 2024 03:52 PM IST
Foods rich in protein like eggs, beans, lean meats, fish, and legumes support hair growth, including beard hair (Photo: Shutterstock)
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![Protein helps in providing amino acids which further help in boosting liver function. It also helps in building neurotransmitters that can give us energy. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/13/550x309/p1jhg_1691133230437_1710323477416.jpg)
Published on Mar 13, 2024 03:52 PM IST
Protein helps in providing amino acids which further help in boosting liver function. It also helps in building neurotransmitters that can give us energy. (Unsplash)
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![Muscle mass and maintenance needs a good amount of protein. Hence, it is recommended to have a diet that contains a healthy amount of protein. (Shutterstock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/09/550x309/a5987192-32b9-11ee-b68a-0c05aa3a23af_1691566029247.jpg)
Published on Mar 13, 2024 03:52 PM IST
Muscle mass and maintenance needs a good amount of protein. Hence, it is recommended to have a diet that contains a healthy amount of protein. (Shutterstock)
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![For thyroid hormone conversion in the liver, amino acids are crucial. Amio acid is provided by the protein in the food that we consume. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/18/550x309/s2hf_1705565271904_1705565288377.jpg)
Published on Mar 13, 2024 03:52 PM IST
For thyroid hormone conversion in the liver, amino acids are crucial. Amio acid is provided by the protein in the food that we consume. (Unsplash)
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![When we pair protein with carbohydrates, it helps in maintaining the blood sugar level in the body. It helps with slower breakdown of cards. (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/09/12/550x309/4hgf_1694517037480_1694517053220.jpg)
Published on Mar 13, 2024 03:52 PM IST
When we pair protein with carbohydrates, it helps in maintaining the blood sugar level in the body. It helps with slower breakdown of cards. (Unsplash)
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![Proteins help in healthy digestion of food. Amino acids are used to make enzymes that facilitate the proper breakdown of food.(Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/29/550x309/brooke-lark-jUPOXXRNdcA-unsplash_1709191349842_1709191394374.jpg)
Published on Mar 13, 2024 03:52 PM IST