Whats a good food to eat that has lots of protein?
Well, the human body produces 20 amino acids by itself, but there are 9 other amino acids (the ‘essential amino acids’) that we must consume through food. A COMPLETE PROTEIN is one containing all nine essential amino acids in the proportions required in the human diet. Generally proteins derived from animal foods (meats, fish, poultry, cheese, eggs, yogurt, and milk) are complete. Proteins derived from plant sources (“COMPLEMENTARY PROTEINS”) must be combined to form a complete protein. There are 3 groups of foods with ‘complementary proteins’. —-#1 – Grains (Barley, Amaranth, Bulgur (cracked wheat), Cornmeal, Oats, Buckwheat, Brown rice, Whole wheat pasta, Rye, Wheat, Flax seed, Millet, Couscous) —-#2 – Legumes (Any type of bean, Lentils, Peas, Peanuts, Chickpeas, Soy products) —-#3 – Nuts (Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts, Cashews, Pumpkin seeds, Other nuts, but NOT PEANUTS) You must combine one food item from one group with one from another to form a complete protein (ie
