PROTEIN

A very important part of daily diet. It supplies the body with tissue-building materials known as amino acids. This function can only be done by protein itself. We need a daily supply of protein in our body proportionate to our body weight in order to maintain overall health and well-being. Too much protein however may eventually lead to heart disease. Many animal foods consider to be major sources of protein are actually high in purines and saturated fats which cause elevated levels of blood uric acid and cholessterol.

Keep in mind that animal foods such as red meat, poultry, fish and dairy products, legumes including beans, dried peas, peanuts, grains and other veggie products such as tokwa, gluton and veggie meat are the sources of protein. Be aware that we can actually do away with animel protein in our diet. Protein in veggie sources is easilly digested and assimilated by the body and has NO CHOLESTEROL.