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People are managed easily by their vices than by their virtues

Oscar Wilde

People's minds are especially tuned when it comes to protein, particularly meat. Some believe that they have not eaten if they have not eaten meat. In ancient societies the hunters were with the highest status. The man who could hunt for the most meat was a candidate for tribal leader. In the so- called Modern Times the opportunity to put meat on the table was a sign of wealth and prosperity in comparison to the poor who ate bread, rice and potatoes. Meat was expensive and sustainable. Nowadays, pictures of starving in Africa not only produce sympathy, but they instill fear in our society of malnutrition and starvation.

Proteins participate in most of the processes occurring in living organisms. Primarily to the specific proteins which are responsible for the cell structure, the course of metabolic processes and the body immunity. In order to keep a balanced diet protein should be consumed with even quantities of fat and carbohydrates. To have perfect health does not really provide us with large amounts of protein. Protein needs increase in breastfeeding mothers, infants and people who are recovering from illness and surgery. It is recommended that 20% of your diet should consist of protein.