Why Protein Is So Important

Why Protein Is So Important

Following a well-balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and tasty veggies is one of the best ways to go about ensuring that you stay in excellent health… but while you’re striving for your five a day, just ensure you’re not neglecting your protein-based pals at the same time.

Protein is absolutely essential for life. Every single cell in our bodies contains protein, so you need to make sure that you’re getting enough in your diet to help your cells repair themselves and regenerate.

The best way to ensure you’re consuming a decent amount of protein is by having a source of protein with each meal. Some of the most protein-rich sources are skinless chicken and turkey breast, whitefish (cod and halibut), lean beef, pork loin, eggs, protein bars, protein powder, almonds, greek yoghurt and tuna.

If you’re training and hitting the gym hard, protein intake becomes even more important because you need it to build and recover muscle tissue.

How to increase protein intake

I recommend you aim for 1.6 grams of protein per kg of your body weight per day, but this can be challenging! That’s why having lots of little tricks of the trade up your sleeve to help you increase your protein intake can really help you hit your goals.

Eating protein-rich snacks between meals can really help you hit a decent amount, so check out this article to find my favourite high-protein snacks.

Tracking your diet can also help you ensure you’re getting enough protein. If you’d like any advice from a fitness and nutrition coach, get in touch with Expert PT today.