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The Best Protein Rich Foods

The Best Protein Rich Foods

Protein serves many purposes and should be consumed daily. Protein is best known for playing a role in muscle growth and repair. Additionally, protein plays a role in the function of cells and enzymes in the body (NASM, 2019). Although, protein is found in many foods, sometimes it can be tough to include the recommended amount in our daily diet. The USDA recommends that 10-35% of an individual’s daily calories come from protein. Furthermore, the exact amount that should be…

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13 Foods with High Fiber Content

13 Foods with High Fiber Content

Fiber is very important in our diet, yet it is one of those nutrients that is not consumed in adequate amounts. The U.S. Department of Agriculture states that the daily Adequate Intake for fiber is set at 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men (USDA, 2017). However, according to the USDA’s national “What We Eat in America” survey data, fiber intake among U.S. consumers averages only 16 grams per day (USDA, 2017). Most of the time the lack…

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Why is Nutrition Important?

Why is Nutrition Important?

Nutrition is a process during which individuals consume food and water to support the functions of their body (USDA, 2023). The body requires adequate nutrients to perform day to day tasks. Therefore, we must see nutrition as fuel that keeps our engines running. For instance, exercising requires certain nutrients to give you strength, as well as to aid in repairing the stress that is caused by exercise. Moreover, utilizing our brain to focus, think and make decisions also involves nutrients….

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