Best Protein Foods for Healthy Living

Hey, beautiful people! In order for me to get better at my healthy diet, I’ve decided to dedicate my time into culinary research. My first topic was protein.

Protein foods were foods that rich in protein, a nutrient crucial for building and repairing tissues, producing hormones, and transporting nutrients throughout the body (Restivo 2023). After water, proteins account for more mass in an organism than any other type of molecule. It’s present in every cell, and it was a structural component of every body tissue and organ (Restivo 2023).

Protein foods were important because it build and repair tissues in the body, producing hormones, transporting nutrients, and help maintain a healthy immune system (Department of Health and Human Services 2024). Protein can come from meat, dairy products, seafoods, nuts, some vegetables, and certain grains and beans (Myplate.gov 2025). These sources contain all nine essential amino acids the body needs.

I love protein. Particually chicken, salmon, tuna, eggs, beans, and nuts. I have incorporated some protein in my diet, but I want to eat a variety of protein-rich foods to ensure I’m meeting a well-balance diet. Lean meats, beans, nuts, and vegetables are excellent sources for the protein diet. Hopefully, this post will allow you to try more variety of protein. Check out my healthy diet post.

God bless,

                                                                         Kejaré James

Source

Department of Health & Human Services. (2024, July 24). Protein. Better Health Channel. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/protein