Steak and Broccoli Salad is a nourishing meal because it contains clean protein, healthy fats, loads of veggies and greens. The skirt steak is a good source of protein, which is essential for fueling and repairing the body, supporting a healthy immune system, encouraging muscle growth and repair, balancing blood sugar levels, and keeping you satiated longer.
One of the most common questions I get from clients is, “What should I eat post-workout?” I know many of my clients look to grab protein bars or protein smoothies but many of these items can be high in high fructose corn syrup and other preservatives. Most protein powders do more harm than good because of all of the synthetic amino acids and other processed and artificial ingredients they contain.
I thought this would be helpful topic, as some readers have requested basic information on the three macronutrients in our diet: proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. So, I want to give you the low down on these important nutrients – and their functions in our body.
WHAT ARE PROTEINS?
Proteins are made up of amino acids. There are basically three groups of amino acids: essential, nonessential, and conditional. Essential Amino Acids are the amino acids your body cannot make, or cannot make in sufficient amounts. These amino acids must be supplied by the diet – they are essential. Nonessential Amino Acids are the amino acids the body can make for itself, therefore they are nonessential in the diet. Conditional Amino Acids are amino acids that are not essential unless the body is under duress.
Millet is high in copper, phosphorous, manganese and magnesium. It is one of the easiest digestible grains and acts as a prebiotic that feeds the inner bacteria in your gut. It is high in fiber and low in simple sugars. This is an amazing source of protein for vegans and non-vegans.
It is important to soak all your grains for atleast 8 hours to remove the phytic acid. Phytic acid when eaten binds to the minerals zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, chromium and manganese in the gut unless it is soaked. Our body does not produce the enzyme necessary to break down phytic acid. Soaking them will remove the phytic acid which plays an essential role to the plant as a vital energy source but is considered an anti-nutrient for us. The minerals mentioned above will become bound to phytic acid if the grain is not soaked. Bound minerals can not readily be absorbed in the body and can result in mineral deficiencies.