Doctors never tire of repeating: protein must be present in the diet of every person. In addition to animal proteins, meat, eggs, cheeses, and cottage cheese also contain fats that not only harm the figure, but also clog the blood vessels.
In medicine, there are debates about whether this is due solely to the harm of cholesterol itself or whether something depends on the health of the vascular wall and the metabolic characteristics of a particular person. But they agreed on one thing: you can't eat a lot of meat. To give it up, however, is also not necessary, especially for men (animal proteins are involved in the production of testosterone).
At the same time, the human body requires amino acids in sufficient quantities contained in vegetable proteins. If vegetable protein predominates in the human diet, its blood cells are restored more intensively, antibodies are formed more actively, the body fights inflammation more effectively.
In addition, eating plant-based foods does not increase cholesterol levels because the amount of saturated fat is low.
Of course, you should not completely exclude meat dishes from your menu. But two or three times a week, instead of juicy entrecote, it is useful to eat, for example, a portion of lentils.
Seaweed
They are rich in protein and natural iodine. Kelp, nori and wakame contain minerals and chlorophyll useful for the body, they stabilize blood sugar and have a beneficial effect on the brain. They are low in calories, however, due to high fermentation, the daily portion of fresh seaweed should not exceed 150-200 g, and dry - 30 g.
Lentils
It contains a lot of vegetable protein and vitamins of groups A, B and C and does not contain toxic substances and radionuclides. Lentils strengthens the immune system, improves metabolism and the functioning of the genitourinary system. However, do not forget that its daily allowance is about 300 g, otherwise lentils can overload the gastrointestinal tract. With dysbiosis, gout, biliary dyskinesia, lentils should not be used.
Nuts
It is known that almonds and walnuts improve memory, give strength, help recover from colds and bronchitis, and pistachios increase potency. The daily norm of nuts is a handful, i.e. about 50 g. It should, however, be remembered that they are high in calories and allergenic. For people with skin diseases and migraines, nuts are contraindicated (the enzymes and bitterness they contain cause inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, and this leads to migraines).
