Source Of Protein For Vegetarian

Wholesome nutrition is of importance for a growing child. A balanced meal helps a child’s overall physical growth, perks up immunity, helps in mental growth and improves concentration. But, one of the biggest challenges most parents face is of being able to provide wholesome nutrition to their child.

A parent may often give into their child’s demand for certain foods that aren’t necessarily the healthiest but are the only ones the child finds appetizing enough to eat. The effects of a diet deficient in essential nutrients may not be evident immediately. However, its long-term repercussions are many, ranging from obesity, mental and emotional health concerns and many other chronic diseases.

Role of protein for a growing child: Protein is essential for tissue and muscle growth, and inadequate protein can result in decreased growth, lesser muscle mass and weakening of the heart. A child deficient in protein can have a serious condition called kwashiorkor. Protein is built from building blocks called amino acids. A few amino acids (known as the essential amino acids) must come from food

• Animal sources of protein tend to deliver all the amino acids our body needs
• While many vegetarian sources like fruits and nuts have protein, they lack some essential amino acids. Hence, vegans and vegetarians need to eat different foods containing proteins to get the benefits of all amino acids.

Watch the video as Expert Huda Shaikh talks about the various sources of protein for vegetarian.

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