Health

Protein-rich foods

Proteins are essential for the body to function. Almost everything that happens in the body's cells is dependent on protein. Therefore, it is important to choose proteins that provide the essential amino acids that we need. Protein is made up of amino acids. We cannot produce all amino acids ourselves, but must get some of them through our diet. These are called essential amino acids and are found in meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, legumes and cereals, for example. Oats are a raw material with a good composition of protein.

More and more people are choosing to eat more vegetarian diets, so it is important to choose foods with a good protein content and essential amino acids. Especially for children, it is important to have the right composition of protein. Lantmännen offers many products with plant-based protein, such as lentils, seeds, nuts, beans and bean products.

Protein in porridge and muesli

Sometimes it is forgotten that cereals and legumes contain quite large amounts of proteins. For example, oats contain about 10 percent protein with a very good composition of amino acids. Together with a little milk, you get complete protein – which is often the case when you eat porridge or muesli. 

Examples of protein-rich foods

  • Meat
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Dairy
  • Legumes
  • Grain