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HIGH PROTEIN FOODS BY  07NUTRITION Many foods contain protein . However, some protein sources are better than others. Consuming processed meats like hot dogs and deli meats is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colorectal cancer. Additionally, the consumption of red meat has been linked to several diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Replacing red meat with beans, soy foods, nuts, fish, or poultry may reduce the risk of these diseases.   The following 6 high protein foods are healthier alternatives to red meat: 1. FISH Fish is one of the healthiest sources of protein available. That's because it is packed with many other essential nutrients, such as:  Omega-3 fatty acids Vitamin D Calcium Iron Zinc Magnesium Potassium Fish is also high in protein . Three ounces of Atlantic salmon contain 22 grams of protein, while the same amount of cod contains 19 grams. 2. POULTRY Any kind of bird raised primarily for meat and eggs ...

WHAT IS NUTRITION ? Nutrition is defined as the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilises food substances. Essential nutrients include protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Normally, 85% of daily energy use is from fat and carbohydrates and 15% from protein. In humans, nutrition is mainly achieved through the process of putting foods into our mouths, chewing and swallowing it. The required amounts of the essential nutrients differ by age and the state of the body, for example: physical activity, diseases present (e.g. prostate cancer, breast cancer or weakened bones – known as osteoporosis), medications, pregnancy and lactation   Why is nutrition important? Nutrition is essential for growth and development, health and wellbeing. Eating a healthy diet contributes to preventing future illness and improving quality and length of life. Your nutritional status is the state of your health as determined by what you eat. There are severa...