Protein

Protein helps build and repair the body and muscles. Protein also makes a range of vital enzymes and hormones. Proteins are made up of amino acids, 20 of which are absolutely essential to our health.

Think of amino acids as building blocks that the body can combine in thousands of different ways to make all the specialised proteins it needs. Eleven of these amino acids, our body makes itself – but the other nine (the ‘essential’ amino acids) come from food. Protein from animals is called ‘complete’ protein because it contains the nine essential amino acids.

Plant foods also contain protein, but they are ‘incomplete’ protein foods because they don’t have enough of the nine essential amino acids. However, eating two or more plant foods together can supply complete protein. Only soy provides complete protein. Some foods such as nuts and cheese can be high in both protein and fat.

Protein is an important component of the Kate Morgan program, it provides your body with the vitamins, energy and nutrients you need while keeping you feeling fuller for longer.