Shreya Shah
Shreya Shah

@ShreyaShah22

13 Tweets 11 reads Mar 24, 2023
Animal-based protein!!
Just as plant-based proteins are rich sources of certain nutrients,animal proteins also are rich in certain important nutrients&contain all essential
amino acids
A small 🧵thread on animal based protein 👇
🔸Animal-based protein sources are particularly rich in vitamin B12, zinc,
omega 3 and iron& essential amino acid
Essential amino acids are the amino acids we are unable to synthesize on our own,and therefore need to receive them from our diet.
🔸Animal products (such as chicken, fish, eggs and dairy products) have all of the
essential amino acids and are known as 'complete' protein (or ideal or high-quality
protein)
Food sources include
🧀dairy in all forms,
🥚eggs,
🥩meats,
🥩organ meats,
🍤seafood
🔸Eggs
▪️Whole eggs are a good source of protein that’s easy to absorb, and they’re also an
excellent source of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and antioxidants.
▪️whole eggs are packed with selenium and vitamins B12 and A.
▪️They’re also rich in
choline, a nutrient that’s especially important during pregnancy and breastfeeding
because it plays critical roles in growth and development
▪️Egg whites are almost pure protein, but whole eggs that include the yolk provide
many more nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and healthy fats
▪️If you’re concerned about the cholesterol in egg yolks, many studies have shown that
whole eggs are incredibly healthy for most people and may actually help prevent
chronic diseases
🔸Chicken:
Chicken, as a food source, contains a lot of healthy nutrients in it. From high protein
low-fat content and vitamins and minerals such as Vit. B6, selenium, niacin and
phosphorus, all of these help in weight loss and building a healthier, fitter body.
🔸Chicken meat is a source of high-quality protein. Adequate protein intake is important to support good health.
Chicken and eggs play a vital role in enriching the protein content for our body.
🔸Protein deficiencies can cause poor muscle functioning&lower energy levels
resulting in a bigger impact on the quality of life
India is a highly protein deficient country.The most common diet
includes carbs&fats while the protein level in each meal are
ignored
🔸The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of protein is 0.8-1 gram per kilogram of
body weight.
If you're a non-vegetarian then consumption of egg&chicken a day contributes to 15-20% of
protein, that is required by the body.
🔸Excess of anything is bad and the same rule applies to chicken. Eating
chicken 3 times a week is not bad, just use the right cooking method
So, if you’re a non-vegetarian try and include chicken at least 3times a
week in your eating plan
🔸Conclusion:
For many people,the choice between animal & plant proteins involves a range of considerations
Rather than focusing on one type of protein,one must focus on wide variety of food
This helps to ensure u get a healthful balance of amino acids & other vital nutrients

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