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 * PROTEIN** diets


 * Protein is an essential nutrient for cell maintenance and repair, and regulation of a wide range of bodily functions**


 * Essential amino acids must appear in our diet because they cannot be made by the body. The 8 essential amino acids we must eat in our diet include: isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine.**

Percentage of Calories as Protein

The protein RDA suggests that we eat approximately 10-15 percent of calories as protein in our daily diet.

animal sources of protein meat, cow's milk and eggs. Plant proteins- may be less digestible fiber, which may reduce protein digestibility by as much as 10 percent.
 * FOODS TO EAT:**

The main protein foods in a vegan diet are pulses (peas, beans & lentils), nuts, seeds and grains, all of which are relatively energy dense.


 * Some people may choose to increase their total protein intake in the hopes of losing weight or perhaps to reduce their cravings for carbohydrates.


 * Extra protein may also help some people to lose weight by helping them to feel more satisfied and therefore less tempted to snack on empty calories.


 * Another way in which high-protein diets may help to produce weight loss is by stimulating water loss


 * An increase in protein, particularly in the form of meat and dairy products, causes an increase in toxic byproducts, which the body eliminates by pumping more water through the kidneys and the urinary tract.

•     Gives the stomach a feeling of fullness •	A variety of food sources to choose from **Ricks or Negatives** •	May be difficult to maintain •	Can be high in unhealthy fats •     no immediate boost in metabolism or appetite suppression etc… However, as previously discussed, this kind of diet can also cause health problems in the long run. For this reason, dieters may want to consider an herbal supplement as a safer alternative. The herb hoodia gordonii, for example, has been shown to suppress the appetite, curbing cravings and making it easier for dieters to make smart choices at mealtimes.
 * POSITIVES:**

Diets for Protein: - ann collins -zones