Category Archives: Protein

The Protein Quality of Legumes

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Peas and beans (pulses) are great sources of nutrients, and in particular and high in fibre and protein. The protein content of pulses is important because a large proportion of the world’s population rely on them for adequate protein in … Continue reading →

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Legumes for Health

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Robert Barrington

One of the main advantages of legumes and their high protein seeds (pulses) is their ease of growth and their ability to store for long periods of time. This gives leguminous plants a place in human nutrition that is not … Continue reading →

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Pea Protein and Post-Exercise Muscle Damage

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Post-exercise protein may significantly reduce the damage to skeletal muscle following intense exercise. When compared to a placebo, most proteins seem to have a beneficial effect, with only small differences existing between the type of proteins. This makes sense because … Continue reading →

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Pea Protein for Resistance Training

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Leguminous seeds (pulses) are a rich source of amino acids, although they are low in the essential amino acid methionine. However, supplements of pea protein are available and they are sold as beneficial at causing muscle growth following resistance training. … Continue reading →

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Lysine, Protein, Calcium and Vitamin D for Bone and Muscle Health

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Lean tissue is associated with health and those with higher amounts of lean tissue are conferred better health. Optimising the amount of bone and muscle is therefore important for health. Calcium, along with vitamin D, lysine and protein can all … Continue reading →

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When Does Protein Intake Become Too Much?

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Consuming too little protein is relatively common in large parts of the world as protein foods, particularly of animal origin, are expensive. In the West it is claimed that people eat too much protein, but really this is a philosophical … Continue reading →

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In Order, Which Are The Most Important Macronutrients?

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Robert Barrington

The three macronutrients are carbohydrate, fat and protein. The main functions of these nutrients is to supply energy and to allow certain metabolic pathways to function. Carbohydrates are not essential as humans can survive without consuming carbohydrates. However carbohydrates are … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Protein Quality of Legumes

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Legumes are an important source of protein. Chickpeas, lentils, cowpeas, preen peas, green beans, broad beans and many other forms of legumes can contribute significantly to human protein needs. Pulses are the seeds of leguminous plants, and generally they are … Continue reading →

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The Methionine Content of Mycoprotein

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mycoprotein is often claimed to be an effective meat substitute due to its high protein content. The protein content of mycoprotein is high, and compares favourably to meat in terms of total protein. However, the amino acid profile of meat … Continue reading →

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Mycoprotein versus Legumes for Protein

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Mycoprotein is considered by many to be a meat replacement. Nutritionally this is disingenuous because although mycoprotein contains high amounts of protein, it is low in many of the nutrients in meat including haem iron, carnitine and creatine. The main … Continue reading →

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