Protein is essential because it helps us keep a healthy body and heart that's why its important to eat lean meats and eggs. It also helps your body replace and create new cells. And, It helps in growth and development. Hope this helped. :)
Great, now you're going to make me have that thought in my head and make me count the amount of times I swallow. Lol, it depends on how hydrated I am, but I would venture to say around 50 times a day.