Protein is an essential nutrient for the body, they are the building blocks of the muscles and the organs. Proteins are chained polymeric structures made up of amino acids, a molecule of protein is made up of several of these amino acids which are responsible for growth. Proteins are important to our body as it is responsible for the growth of muscles, skin, bones and also help in making enzymes and hormones. A diet rich in protein can help speed up metabolism and assist in fat loss. For our body to function properly we must intake the required amount of protein, around 25-30% of our calories should come from proteins. In India 40% of people are vegetarian and the food that is being eaten most of the time is healthy, yet it does not provide us with the proper amount of protein that our body requires. For a vegetarian person, an average meal will consist of 1 cup of lentils, 1 cooked vegetables, wheat bread and rice, if we calculate the nutrient output of this meal then we will find t...
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