Protein does a body good

Did you know that Protein plays a major part in your health and well being? Also, it's not too late to start providing your autistic child the recommended daily amount. What protein does:

Boosts Your Immune System

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Proteins are made of amino acids. These compounds help turn key players in your immune system -- T cells, B cells, and antibodies -- into germ fighters that spot and kill harmful cells that enter your body before they can start an infection.

stronger immune systems help fight off infections viruses.

Bone Strengthener

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Studies show that getting the right amount of protein in your diet improves your bone health. It lowers your chance of osteoporosis (bone loss) by helping you hold on to your bone density, and it helps prevent breaks as you age, too.

Emergency Energy

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Protein isn’t your body’s first -- or even second -- choice for getting energy. That role is reserved for carbohydrates and fats. But when you’re running low on calories, or if you’re a serious athlete, thank protein for keeping you going past the point of normal energy stores.

More energy means you can be better focused. Try a few recipes to keep you supplied throughout your day.

Protein Brownies

Mix Dry ingredients 1 cup of plant based protein chocolate 3/4 cup Flour teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon Hershey cocoa powder unsweetened

1 cup of brown sugar 1 tablespoon of Olive oil

Mix or hand stir your dry ingredients

Beat an 2 eggs in a separate bowl and pour into the dry mix.

Bake 350 temperature for 25 minutes or until your nice comes out of the center dry.

Protein oatmeal cookies with or without nuts

1/2 cup soft butter

1/3 cup sugar

1 tbs milk

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup cocoa

1 cup protein plant based chocolate powder

2 cups oats

2/3 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Bake 350 temperature 20 minutes