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Nutrition For Growing Taller Part III - Proteins

Proteins

Proteins are the foundation of all life. They manage very important activities of the body such as carrying oxygen in the blood, maintaining water and acid base balance, and maintaining growth of cells and tissue. About one-half of your dry body made of protein (about 80% of our full body is water). And you have about 0.5 to 1 gram of protein per kilogram of your body weight if you’re just starting to exercise, and you should have up to 2 grams per kilogram of body weight after 2-3 months of continuous exercise.

In order to grow taller, your body needs proteins, vitamins and minerals more readily than carbohydrates and fats. They are essential in the diet of animals for the growth and repair of tissue and thus you should ingest large amount of protein if you want to grow taller.

There are basically two types of Protein, “Complete Protein” and “Incomplete Protein”.

Complete Protein provides the proper balance of eight necessary amino acids that build tissues, and are found in foods of animal organ such as meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, milk and cheese.

Incomplete Protein lacks certain essential amino acids and is not used efficiently when eaten alone. However, when it is combined with small amounts of animal source proteins, it becomes complete. It is found in seeds, nuts, peas, grains and beans.

The best foods for complete proteins are fish, eggs, milk, lean meat, soy products and legumes. These foods contain most of the 20 amino acids, including the 8 essential amino acids that are not synthesized by your body. Therefore, replace rice, bread, and hamburger with fish, eggs, and skim milk.

One of the most effective proteins is soy protein. The best sources of soy protein are soy milk, soy nuts, and soy flour. Egg whites are pure protein. A mixture of egg whites from hard-boiled eggs and mayonnaise with a little salt is good to eat 3-4 times a week.

Another recipe is the protein shake: mix 2-5 boiled egg whites, 1 to 2 bananas, 3-6 strawberries, 1 teaspoon of vanilla in blender at high speed. You can add soy protein or milk or even vegetables. Try different proportions to match your taste. Drink this shake once or twice a day between meals or after exercise, and a smaller shake right before you go to bed. Protein should account for 25% to 30% of your diet.

List of Amino Acids: