Why you should include more protein in your diet

Protein is one of the most important nutrients for your overall health. It serves your body in a number of ways and is crucial to a foundation of good health. Protein is fundamental to growth and tissue maintenance. Depending on your health needs and activity level, you may need more protein than your body can create, for example, if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, ill or recovering from injury, surgery or illness, older or an athlete, you will find you need additional protein to keep up with the rate your body is breaking protein down.

Protein is also a vital component for the regulation of acids and bases in blood and bodily fluids, acting as a buffer to maintain pH values. Proteins regulate body processes to maintain your fluid balance too, keeping your levels of albumin and globulin at the appropriate level to keep blood in your blood vessels and stop fluid filling the spaces between your cells.

For the sake of your immune health, protein is essential in helping to form immunoglobulins or antibodies to fight infection. These antibodies help fight bacteria and viruses, preventing from multiplying and overwhelming your body.

At Viktual+, we make it easier for busy people to fit protein into their lives. Or protein-rich supplements like Viktual+ Protein Powder give you a portable, uncomplicated and delicious way to give your body the protein it needs. And its generous 69.2g protein per 100g, makes Viktual+'s Protein Powder your ideal post-workout boost to replenish, revitalise and get your body ready for whatever comes next.

Try these protein packed recipes.