Why do we need it?
Our bodies need protein to support a wide range of physiological function including the growth, maintenance and repair of the bodies tissues.
Muscle Health: Protein in our muscles are constantly being broken down and rebuilt naturally in day to day life and during exercise. So it is important to have an adequate protein intake to help repair muscle breakdown.
Bone Health: Adequate dietary protein is essential for optimal bone growth during childhood and adolescence and also helps to maintain bone health as we get older.
How much protein do we need?
The EU daily reference intake for protein in adults is 50g per day.
Protein content in a ranges of different foods.
|
Food |
Average Serving |
Protein Content |
|
Avonmore Milk Range Average |
250ml |
8.7g |
|
Avonmore Protein Milk |
250ml |
12.7g |
|
Cheddar Cheese |
30g |
8g |
|
Eggs |
50g |
6.2g |
|
Baked Beans |
190g |
9.8g |
|
Mixed Nuts |
50g |
11.4g |
|
Fish Cod Baked |
175g |
37g |
|
Chicken Grilled |
150g |
45g |
|
Beef rump steak grilled |
150g |
47g |
Are all protein sources the same?
- Proteins are comprised of 21 amino acids, 9 of which are considered essential, which means the body cannot make them and they must be eaten in the diet. Amino acids can be found in both foods of animal and plant sources.
- Animal sources of protein such as milk, meat and cheese contain all of the nine amino acids we need, making them a complete protein source.
- Plant sources of protein such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds, tend to lack one or more of the essential amino acid, making them an incomplete protein source.
What are milk proteins made up of?
- Milk is a complete protein source which means it naturally contains all of the 9 essential amino acids our bodies cannot make by itself.
- The major proteins in milk are called casein and whey, milk contains about 80% casein and 20% whey.
