The Role of Protein
Protein Is Essential for
- the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues
- making enzymes
- maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
- providing a source of energy
- helping your body fight off disease
Are All Proteins Equal?
Foods provide "essential" and 'non-essential" amino acids. Non-essential amino acids are the ones that the body can produce on its own. Essential amino acids are ones the body cannot produce on it's own. These must come from our diet.
Best Sources of Dietary Protein
In general, animal-sourced proteins (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy) are considered high-quality proteins that provide all the essential amino acids needed to support the body. Soy, a vegetable-sourced protein, is also considered high-quality. Protein from fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts are considered "incomplete" protein because they do not provide all the essential amino acids the body need.
Shaklee Protein Shakes
Energizing Soy Protein - Highest-quality, biologically complete soy protein, and an extra energy boost. It provides 14 grams of the highest-quality, non-GMO soy protein with all the amino acids, including the nine essential ones your body needs but cannot manufacture itself. And unlike protein from meat, eggs, and dairy, it's naturally low in fat. It's also naturally lactose and cholesterol free.
