#ProteinPump

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Did you know protein is found in almost every part of our body, including tissues, muscles, bones, skin and hair!? In fact, our weight is made up of roughly 75 percent protein! —— Proteins are required for both structural and functional roles throughout the body; are required to create hormones, neurotransmitters and antibodies, as well nutrient transporters and functional enzymes that assist in chemical reactions throughout the body —— Protein can also help support blood sugar balance and preserve lean muscle while reducing body fat due to its thermic effect, which determines the amount of calories it takes for your body to process and use the nutrients —- Protein has the highest thermic effect of food, at 20-35 percent. Your body actually uses 20-35 percent of the energy from protein consumed just to digest and absorb it! —- Protein is also important for your immune system! Whey protein can provide immune support through its ability to elevate the body’s level of glutathione, our body’s main antioxidant — Whey protein also has a high content of sulfur-containing amino acids, such as cysteine, which helps to make glutathione —- Just as nutritional needs are individualized, so are protein needs. Many factors can go into how much quality protein you need specifically, such as your age, activity level, lean body mass, current health and future health goals _____ Try and aim for 3-5 ounces of protein with each meal, this will be about the size of your palm. When choosing protein focus on quality. If you chose animal sources of protein, cage-free, wild caught, organic and pasture raised protein is ideal —— #briannaapproved #protein #wheyprotein #peaprotein #muscle #meathead #crossfit #proteinpump #glutathione #immunesupport #veganprotein #grassfed #organic #wildcaught #meatheadmonday #functionalmedicine (at John Wayne Airport, Orange County)