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If you’ve ever taken up the challenge of living healthier, you know that staying on track with your goals can sometimes be harder than it seems. Since the pandemic, the importance of maintaining good immunity and consistently nurturing your health has become an issue of concern for many people. Though there are many ways to approach your own personal definition of health, the most effective and direct way to go about it is to maintain a healthy diet. While there is no single food group that can grant you perfect health, protein is one of the most fundamental building blocks of nutrition and it can help to develop a stronger immune system.
There are many sources of protein available like plant-based protein from nuts, vegetables, and grains; dairy-based proteins from milk, cheese, and yoghurt; and of course, animal protein from poultry, red meat and eggs. U.S.A. Poultry & Egg Export Council members offer one of the most trusted sources of high-quality poultry proteins that have undergone stringent quality controls. The U.S.A. is the world’s second-largest provider of poultry meats. Poultry proteins encompass leaner meats like turkey, chicken, and duck along with poultry eggs and make for a healthy source of protein that can be easily incorporated into your regular diet.
How Much Protein Do You Need in Your Diet?
There’s a lot of buzz around the need for a high-protein diet. But, reports from the Indian Market Research Bureau suggest that despite the ongoing conversation around protein consumption, almost 80% of Indians don’t meet their daily protein requirements.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein for an average Indian adult falls within the range of 0.8-1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight, equating to approximately 50-60 grams of protein per day for a healthy adult but according to studies, a shocking 93% of Indians are still unaware of how much protein they need to be consuming or how to effectively include it in their diet.
The Quality of Protein Matters!
Protein is fundamental for the growth and repair of cells. But when incorporating protein into our diet it is essential to consider its quality. Protein quality is determined by its bioavailability and amino-acid profile. Poultry, including chicken, duck, turkey, and eggs, stands out as an exceptional source of bioavailable proteins and are classified as complete proteins having abundant presence of all essential amino acids, surpassing plant-based diets.
According to research by the USDA, poultry is valued among the most complete protein sources as they have a 100% digestibility rate. For example, 100 grams of poultry such as chicken, duck, or turkey delivers around 20-21 grams. Poultry and eggs are also rich sources of micronutrients including vitamin A, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and selenium.
Whether through meat or eggs, poultry proteins can easily bring you closer to your daily recommended intake and the high-quality products from the U.S.A. guarantee the highest quality nutrition. USAPEEC has made it its mission to provide the world with access to healthy and delicious poultry proteins that come with a promise of safety, nutrition, and adherence to the most stringent quality checks.
How Poultry Protein Adds Health to your Diet
Poultry plays a pivotal role in meeting the body's protein requirements while offering a myriad of additional health benefits. When you include lean poultry protein in a meal it can induce a sense of fullness without having to rely on large portion sizes which is useful for weight management. Additionally, poultry contains heme iron, which aids in preventing anaemia as it is more readily absorbed by the body compared to non-heme iron found in plant-based foods. Poultry proteins can be counted among the most indispensable additions in combating the daily breakdown of muscles and they earn their title as the building block of life
Favouring high-quality poultry protein sources can help safeguard against muscle loss more effectively than other protein-rich foods. Poultry is also rich in zinc, a micronutrient crucial for maintaining optimal immune function and promoting wound healing. And if the idea of a delicious meal doesn’t already lift your mood, poultry contains extra special nutrients that can help.
The U.S.A. Poultry and Egg Export Council is working in the country to create protein awareness and is helping to make protein more accessible. Their commitment to the constant improvement of quality and safety of poultry products combined with healthy cooking methods like baking, grilling, stir-frying, or steaming makes your life easier and ensures a nutritious and well-rounded diet that caters to all your body's nutritional needs.
