The importance of protein Protein is one of three macronutrients |
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Let's keep this as simple as possible. Protein is one of nutrients that everybody's body needs. It is a crucial part of our every day nutrition - Protein forms the building blocks of your body - chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids. Your body uses amino acids to build and repair muscles and bones and to make hormones and enzymes. They can also be used as an energy source. It plays a huge role in: - building muscle
- fat loss
- staying full for longer
- ‘toning’
The average healthy adult* needs about 0.36 grams per pound of body weight a day. This translates to a 150lb person needs about 54g of protein a day. *active people will require more. Nutritional value of protein The nutritional value of a protein is measured by the quantity of essential amino acids it contains. Different foods contain different amounts of essential amino acids. Generally speaking: - Animal products (such as chicken, beef or fish and dairy products) have all of the essential amino acids and are known as 'complete' protein (or ideal or high-quality protein).
- Soy products, quinoa and the seed of a leafy green called amaranth (consumed in Asia and the Mediterranean) also have all of the essential amino acids.
- Plant proteins (beans, lentils, nuts and whole grains) usually lack at least one of the essential amino acids and are considered 'incomplete' proteins.
People following a strict vegetarian or vegan lifestyle need to choose a variety of protein sources from a combination of plant foods every day to make sure they get an adequate mix of essential amino acids. If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, as long as you eat a wide variety of foods, you can usually get the protein you need. Where to find your protein: - lean meats – beef, lamb, veal, pork
- poultry – chicken, turkey, duck, goose, bush birds
- fish and seafood – fish, prawns, crab, lobster, mussels, oysters, scallops, clams
- eggs
- dairy products – milk, yoghurt (especially Greek yoghurt), cheese (especially cottage cheese)
- nuts (including nut pastes) and seeds – almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, macadamias, hazelnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds
- legumes and beans – all beans, lentils, chickpeas, split peas, tofu.
Protein – maintaining muscle mass as you age And last, but certainly not least, from around 50 years of age, humans begin to gradually lose skeletal muscle. This is known as sarcopenia and is common in older people. Loss of muscle mass is worsened by chronic illness, poor diet and inactivity. Meeting the daily recommended protein intake may help you maintain muscle mass and strength. This is important for maintaining your ability to walk and reducing your risk of injury from falls. To maintain muscle mass, it’s important for older people to eat protein ‘effectively’. This means consuming high-quality protein foods. So as you can see, Protein is an essential part of our nutrition and part of our macronutrients. In the FASTer Way we do not discriminate against any of the macronutrients and they are all essential in our nutrition. We will cover carbohydrates and fats at another time. I hope this has given you a clearer understanding as to why Protein is so valuable in our nutrition and please feel free to message me with any questions |
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Ever wondered what FASTer Way To Fatloss is about and how it can fit in with your lifestyle? Well my next round begins with the whole FASTer Way Community on the 11 October and I am so excited to invite you to join this round as thousands of like-minded people from all over the world come together to cheer each other on and work towards finding their healthier and fit lifestyle. This could be you - all it takes is a 6-week commitment to making a change - what have you got to lose (besides unwanted pounds)? You will learn so much a long the way and really figure out what works for you. The results of my clients and others that have done this program, speak for themselves… |
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"I followed your post for months before jumping into the FASTer Way! I am so glad I did!! Within a few days, the bloat I was feeling, was GONE and my jeans already fit better. I am so happy that I am finally getting into a good place - my only regret is that I wish I had started sooner!! Thank you for everything!" |
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PROTEIN POWER I hope you are geared up for the Fall Season because FASTer Way is bringing the heat and with it, launching this Tuesday 10/5, our FASTer Way Collagen Peptides and our protein powders go into beta testing! I have been testing the collagen for a couple of weeks now and it's definitely right up there as one of my favorites.It melts so easily without clumping and doesn't have a weird taste or smell. Our protein powders will be offered in two different varieties - Hydro beef and pea protein. Both will come in vanilla and chocolate. I have been using a pea protein for a while in my powders but I’m most excited to try to the hydro beef! It will be 20 grams of full, muscle building protein. I had a chance to try it when I was in Florida and it was delicious!This incredible product launch is open to ALL - you don’t have to be a client or past client to purchase.Get on the waitlist today so you get first dibs when we launch on Tuesday! |
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Last little bit of info on all things FASTer Way but certainly not least, I would love for you to join me in this virtual 5K for Thanksgiving Day 5K For A Cause. I hope you will consider it and have some fun doing this before we hit a day of turkey and lots of food. |
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I don't even know where to begin. So much exciting stuff happening in this month of October. Let's begin with free shipping - if you are a Band of Beauty member, you will get free shipping* all month long!! And don't worry, if you are not a Band of Beauty member, you can still get the free shipping just by adding Band of Beauty to your cart! *eligible customers will receive free ground shipping on product purchases of $50 to qualify for free shipping |
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PSSST…. HOLIDAY IS HERE 10/5 |
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This Tuesday, 5th of October we launch the first phase of Holiday. There are so many desirable and beautiful clean sets to gift to all those you love - your family, friends, significant others, teachers, hairdressers, trainers and of course yourself! LOL!! This Holiday season is truly packed with thoughtfully curated clean products with everyone in mind and lucky for you, I am going to share a sneak peek of a couple you can see launch Tuesday. |
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Ready, Set Makeup Trio, featuring our brand new Think Big Mascara, a delicious lip jelly and a brand new color in our Lid Glow Cream Shadow |
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Clean Dreams Set, featuring a couple of our best-sellers, the Counter+ Overnight Resurfacing Peel, the Countertime Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream and a little treat in the form of the Clean Dreams Eye Mask. Um yes please!!! |
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And, if you are local and would love to see Holiday in-person and see what all the fuss is about Beautycounter… |
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Thank you so much for being a part of everything I do.
Can't wait to see you soon! |
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