GREEN VEGETABLE PROTEINS’ IMPORTANCE TO YOU VOCAL HEALTH

The importance of proper protein consumption

Proteins are the building blocks of all our body tissues, and of great importance to our vocal health. Since muscle fibers are made of proteins, protein deficiency harms first of all the muscles (in the form of fatigue, lower productivity etc.), as well as the immune system. A vocal effort may require up to twice the daily amount of daily protein consumption. Likewise, the recovery of damaged vocal cords, too, requires consumption of a sufficient daily protein amount.

The excess of protein is as harmful as its deficiency, some of its symptoms being immune system, kidney and bone density disorders.

The most recommended sources of proteins for your vocal health and vocal hygiene:

• Animal proteins:
  • Meat
  • Fish
  • Milk and Dairy products
  • Eggs
• Plant proteins:
  • Nuts
  • Almonds
  • Legumes

Animal proteins has its significant potential hazards, such as acidity level increase, which results in acid reflux and other harmful effects on the functioning of your vocal cords, some of which are not immediately detected.

Green vegetables as the safest source of protein:

Green leafy vegetables are the safest source of proteins, with no fear of problems related to excess of proteins, such as acid reflux. As incredible as it may sound, they can provide all the amount of protein required for muscle building after a physical or vocal effort.

The benefits of leafy greens to vocal health:

Studies found leafy greens have the following benefits:

• stimulating stomach acid secretion
• Alkalizing our body, reducing acidity level.
• Containing a plenty of vitamins, pure amino acids and minerals, such as calcium and iron.
• Decreasing cholesterol and acidity levels;
• Boosting the immune system;
• Preventing autoimmune diseases;
• Helping regulate the digestion;
• Keeping your skin and hair healthy and beautiful;

Let us bear in mind that many species of large and strong animals, such as cattle and elephants, mostly feed on leaves and grass, out of which they receive their proteins.

Just to illustrate their benefits, nutritional scientists found that a leafy vegetable like broccoli contains 11.2 grams of (fat-free) protein per 100 calories, more than twice than that a steak does (5.4 grams per 100 calories).

The trouble is human enzymes cannot fully release the useful materials from the leaves. So, in order to benefit from their extremely nutritional value, we must break down their cell walls with a blender, thus releasing all these materials.

Recommended breakfast:

Sweet, fresh seasonal fruits smoothie, with a liberal addition of lettuce, some parsley and any piece of leafy green vegetables you can find in your kitchen. You can sweeten it up with dates.

Enjoy your healthy meal!

Talia