{"id":13419,"date":"2024-03-19T14:27:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T21:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roseman.edu\/?post_type=news&p=13419"},"modified":"2024-03-19T14:27:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T21:27:47","slug":"spectrum-health-healthy-sides-with-proteins-make-spring-sing","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.roseman.edu\/student-experience\/news\/spectrum-health-healthy-sides-with-proteins-make-spring-sing\/","title":{"rendered":"SPECTRUM HEALTH: Healthy Sides with Proteins Make Spring Sing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
<\/head>As we approach spring, my head is filled with images of green veggies as I contemplate what will most perfectly complement the proteins on our plates. I firmly believe in balancing proteins with vegetables for the most delicious and healthy results.<\/p>\n
Meat is not your enemy if you eat it in moderation, (no more than 6 to 8 ounces, please!). Proteins are made up of chemical building blocks called amino acids and are an important part of a healthy diet. Your body uses amino acids to build and repair muscles and bones and to make hormones and enzymes. The origin of the word “protein” comes from the Greek word “protos”, meaning “first”, which is why I always consider protein “first” as I create my menus.<\/p>\n