Protein is indispensable in building muscles, recovering and substituting tissues, and preserving a good immune and hormonal system. Protein rich foods accelerate metabolic process. For people who are physically active, a lot of protein is a must in their diets. The protein containing in the food that we eat helps provide necessary amino acids that are utilized by the cells in our organism to build new proteins and repair muscles. Protein also helps body build hormones, antibodies and the enzymes that regulate the chemical reactions that occur in the organism. Here’s the list of some common protein rich foods that you can include in your diet.

Soybeans are number one source of protein. Soybeans can be made into milk, tofu or ground to make soy tea. You can also make a very useful and healthy bean salad. You will get about twelve grams of protein in one cup of it. Just mix home-cooked or preserved beans with a small amount of olive oil, red wine vinegar and your salad is ready. You can add some chopped veggies if you like. Edamame are whole young soybeans in the pod. To make it perfect boil them for about ten minutes to make them soft.

Almonds are the best option for those who are allergic to peanuts or don’t like soy. Almond milk is rich in protein, vitamins, zinc, iron and fiber. Moreover, Flavonoids in almonds decrease bad cholesterol levels in your body. Read the rest of this entry »