Thursday, April 21, 2011

-------------- Protein from PInkies -------------

     Mice are naturally herbivores and a staple in the diet of many small carnivores. Humans have eaten mice since prehistoric times and still eat them as a delicacy throughout eastern Zambia and northern Malawi, where they are a seasonal source of protein. Actually not only in Africa but also in Indonesia. Some people in Indonesia are struggling in their life, work as a coolie in a market. To work as a coolie, they need a great amount of protein to make them strong enough to pick up heavy things. What could work for them as a source of protein ? They are poor and have just enough money to fulfill their daily needs. Yup, they eat mice, especially pinkies that are 2 days old or so. What I know is that they eat it together with banana. 
     Proteins are biochemical compounds consisting of one or more polypeptides typically folded into a globular or fibrous form in a biologically functional way. Many proteins are enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions and are vital to metabolism. Proteins also have structural or mechanical functions, such as actin and myosin in muscle and the proteins in the cytoskeleton, which form a system of scaffolding that maintains cell shape. Other proteins are important in cell signaling, immune responses, cell adhesion, and the cell cycle.  Through the process of digestion, ingested protein broken down into free amino acids that are then used in metabolism.
     The conclusion is human definitely need protein. The problem is not every human were rich enough to get enough amount of protein each day. For they who are not, mice are a good solution as a source of protein. Have fun & Enjoy ^^

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