Protein comes primarily from animal sources but are also found in some vegetables. However those vegetable proteins aren't usually complete...meaning they don't have all the necessary essential amino acids needed by your body, to build and repair cells. Without adequate high quality protein...the cells are unable to repair themselves properly which causes rapid aging of skin. The worst thing we can do as women who are battling age is poor protein intake. There is nothing that will age you faster.... besides baking in the sun. Most women are not aware of this and more often than not, opt for a low protein, high carb diet. Women tend to have lower serotonin levels than men do, which is the reason we tend to select foods that will raise them...Good Ole Carbs. Here are some of the proteins that will give you maximum health and appearance.
My favorite protein....Fish! I tend to go for the fattiest of the fish choices because they are the best at giving good skin. Cod, Salmon, Tuna, Snapper, Halibut, Haddock.
Next are meat and poultry! My first choices are the obvious skinless chicken and turkey. I will go for the occasional lean beef, pork, or lean ham.
If you're Vegan go for Soy Products!
Other sources of good protein......Low fat milk, low fat cottage cheese, Yogurt, Egg Whites.
