Healthy Weight

Protein is important for many physiological reasons. As vegan diets and plant-based protein products have become more and more popular, the question arising is how good they are in satisfying human nutritional needs (1). 

Eat healthier. Stay hydrated. Move more. It sounds so easy, doesn’t it? However, getting to a healthy weight is often harder than most of us realise, especially when it comes to the demands of a busy modern lifestyle. 

Protein is important for many vital functions in your body. It provides building blocks for all of your tissues and you also need it to make hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters (1). Another, perhaps somewhat unexpected benefit of protein is that it can play a role in weight management. How? Let’s explore the main ways in which protein may impact your body weight.

Soybean (Glycine max) is a particular legume, part of the plant family which includes peas and lentils. Whilst it originated in  Asia hundreds of years ago, it is amazing how popular this ordinary-looking bush has become in recent years around the world.  Let’s have a closer look at this humble plant that’s often hailed as “a miracle crop”.

While the pieces of our healthy diet puzzle come in various sizes, some of the nutrients we need to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle occur in minuscule amounts. These are the vitamins and minerals, also known as micronutrients, and though they might be small, they have a big impact as we’re unable to function properly without them.