One of the three macro nutrients is Protein, the other two being Carbohydrates and Fats

Proteins do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs. Proteins are made up of amino acids. Plant proteins have limited amino acids.

Functions of Proteins:

Function	Description
Antibody	Antibodies bind the viruses and bacteria to help protect the body
Enzymes	Enzymes assist with formation of new molecules.
Works as a messenger	Coordinate biological processes between different cells, tissues and organs.

Proteins are found in -

Sr.No.	Food Items
1	Seeds and Nuts
2	legumes like beans
3	Lentils
4	Peanut Butter
5	Guava fruit

Proteins support your muscle growth, promotes weight management, helps to manage blood sugars and increases the body's ability to absorb calcium, ultimately supporting bone health. It powers immunity. Sure, carbohydrates and healthy fats also play important roles in supporting our overall health and wellness.

There are 20 amino acids that make up proteins, and each one is categorized as essential, nonessential or conditional:

Type	Description
Nonessential amino acids	These are the ones our body can make. It is not essential that they are included in the diet. They are alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, proline, serine, and tyrosine.
Essential amino acids	These are the ones our body can't make. Therefore, they need to be obtained via the diet. They are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine.
Conditional amino acids	These are considered to be essential in times of illness and stress. So their classification of being essential is conditional. They include arginine, cysteine, glutamine, tyrosine, glycine, ornithine, proline and serine.

You need 25% proteins e.g.30gms in your daily meal.

In a nutshell, getting enough protein in your diet is critical when it comes to supporting your overall health and wellness.