Protein Crisis!! Paneer Can Help You A Lot !!

Protein crisis!! Paneer can help you a lot………

Protein is a macronutrient that is essential for building our muscle mass. It is commonly found in animal products though it is also present in other sources such as nuts and legumes. Chemically, the protein is composed of amino acids which are the organic compounds itself and they are made of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen or sulfur. The Amino acids are building blocks of proteins and proteins are the building block of our muscle mass.

Some functions of protein which makes it more valuable to us…..

1. Protein is vital for the maintenance of our body tissues which include the development and repairmen.
2. Protein is involved in the creation of some hormones which help to control our body’s functions like Insulin is an example of a hormone that regulates our blood sugar level.
3. Protein is the major element which transports the certain molecules like hemoglobin is a type of a protein that transports the oxygen throughout the body.
4. Proteins in the form of antibodies that help to prevent any kind of infection and disease.

Best sources of protein: 

• Milk and milk products. Dairy foods are packed with protein and they contain bone-building calcium.
• Fish
• Soy products.
• Fish
• Dal and dal products
• Beans
• Nuts and seeds.

Paneer is one of the important milk products for our daily life.

Paneer is prepared by adding food acids such as lemon juice, vinegar, citric acid to the hot milk for the separation of curds from the whey.

Some Paneer Dishes are:   

Sandesh, Rasmalai, Rasgulla,Khoya Paneer, also cream paneer available in sweets or stationary/fast foods shops.

Paneer is one of the good sources of protein, especially for vegetarians. If anyone does not take animal protein she or he don’t to be worried because milk products like paneer can meet the daily requirement of protein in a good amount.100 gm of paneer is made from Cow’s milk which approximately contains 18 gm of protein, 20 gm of fat, 2.6 gm of minerals, 1.2 gm of carbohydrate, 208 mg of calcium, 138 mg of magnesium and a total of 265 calories.

Benefits of paneer:

1. Strengthens our Bones and Teeth

Paneer is a high protein rich food which contains high level of calcium and phosphorus and it helps in the building of strong bones and teeth.

2. Prevents from Bone and Teeth Diseases

It prevents from various bone diseases like osteoporosis, pain in joints and dental problems like tooth decay and gums problems.

3. Provides Instant Energy

It is very energetic food which provides instant energy after heavy exercise thus it has the capacity to fulfill calorie requirement of the body and improves the growth and development of the bones.

4. Fights with Rheumatoid Arthritis

It has Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Omega-6 Fatty Acids both helps in the fighting against the rheumatoid arthritis and other bone problems.

5. It Boosts immune system and improves our metabolism rate.
6. It provides Strengths to our cartilages and tissues.
7. Prevents from Cancer

Paneer is the good source of high quality protein which helps to reduce the risk of various types of cancer such as stomach cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer etc. It has some cancer protecting agents called conjugated linoleic acid and sphingolipids which reduces the risk of cancer.

The nutritional importance of Paneer is considered to be the Good source of Calcium and a Good source of protein!