How Do You Classifiy The Protein Foods & 10 Essential Amino Acids To Stay Young?
Nutrition experts usually classify protein foods as complete, partially complete and incomplete. Lean meat (this includes gland meats, fish, and poultry), eggs, cheese, milk, millet and sunflower seeds are complete proteins, that is, they contain all 10 of the essential amino acids in correct proportions for maximum human nourishment. Whole grain products, soybeans, legumes and some nuts are classed as partially complete proteins meaning that their amino acids are not in balanced proportions to meet all body needs. However, these proteins are valuable “secondary” foods that should be generously included in every diet, particularly the whole grains; whether you use soybeans, legumes or nuts depends entirely upon your ability to digest them. Vegetables, fruits and some grains are classed as incomplete proteins. Corn, for instance, contains only 7 of the 10 essential amino acids, while cabbage has even fewer. Yet by no means does this lessen the value of vegetables, fruits and whole grain
