• Nutrition Science Tips

    What I Learned in Nutrition – Protein

    Protein! This subject might be every athlete’s favorite part of nutrition. It is so fascinating to me because especially vegetarians and pesco-vegetarians (like myself) are always concerned: am I getting enough protein? We don’t need nearly enough protein we think we do–because honestly, the American diet is NOT lacking in protein. Well, here is what I’ve learned about protein itself and how it functions in the body. (image source) Protein is a functional and structural compound in the body and consists of numerous amino acids is found in all living cells. Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein. Unlike fats and carbohydrates, they have a nitrogen containing group. Not only does protein…