Kelly's Kounts Macros
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Kelly's Kounts Macros
Plant Protein vs Animal Protein
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The importance of eating protein for a healthy, functioning body is well-known—from building muscle to creating hormones, keeping you from getting hangry, crushing the cravings and supporting a healthy immune system. In fact, we love to cover this topic in our articles here at KKM.
Generally, the most common high-protein meals tend to be centered around some sort of meat dish. You’ll see plenty of bodybuilders with their ever-reliable plate of chicken breast. However, with the rising popularity of vegan and plant-based diets, the topic of plant proteins has become more commonplace.
But is there a difference between protein from animals and protein from plants? In this episode, we'll take a look at what protein is, what differentiates the two types, and their health-based pros and cons.
Proteins and Amino Acids
To understand how protein from different sources can vary, let's start by addressing what exactly protein is. Protein is a fundamental macronutrient vital for growth, maintenance, and the repair of tissues in our body. They're made up of long chains of smaller compounds called amino acids, which are organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and (sometimes) sulfur. Amino acids are often referred to as "the building blocks of life" because of how important they are to the proteins that run many vital functions across the body.
It’s impossible to overestimate the importance of proteins—they're involved in nearly every cellular process within the body. They act as enzymes, catalyzing metabolic reactions that are essential to our very basic functioning. They also serve as hormones in key aspects of health, including supporting growth, metabolism, and our mood. On top of this, structural proteins—such as collagen and keratin—provide support and shape to cells and tissues, ensuring their integrity and resilience.
The human body requires 20 different amino acids to construct its proteins.
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