Challenge #2 - Protein!!

Challenge #2 -  Protein: The Breakfast of Champions

Challenge Summary: Eat protein (preferably from the list I provide) every morning before 9:00 a.m. Why 9:00 a.m.? Your body is designed to be ramping up by that time and it is best to fuel your brain by then. You will have better focus and feel satisfied longer if you eat protein for breakfast.


Protein Facts:

• You cannot store protein for later use like you can sugar
• The average adult requires about 1/2 g. protein per pound of body weight (more details to follow...)
• Protein helps keep skin, hair, and nails healthy
• Protein can act as an appetite suppressant

Foods that contain all of the essential amino acids are called complete proteins. These foods include:

beef

fish

milk

pork

turkey

lamb

eggs

chicken

Incomplete proteins are generally found in plant-based foods. They do not contain all of the essential amino acids needed for proper function. You just need to combine foods from 2 of the categories to create complete proteins. 

Grains                               Vegetables                       Seeds & Nuts

Barley                                Legumes                           Sesame seeds

Corn meal                         Lentils                                Sunflower seeds

Oats                                   Peas                                   Walnuts

Rice                                   Broccoli                              Cashews

Whole grains                    Soy beans                         Peanuts

These are not complete lists, but hopefully they give you an idea of good protein foods. I personally do not recommend using grains for protein. They are sold in a much too refined state to offer enough protein to be useful. Concentrate on vegetables and seeds/nuts.