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Nutritional Choice of the Month -
May 2010:
“Vegetarian Protein”
When I ask people what some quality sources of protein are, many of them respond with animal-based items like chicken, beef, and fish. While these answers are all correct, the truth of the matter is that there are plenty of delicious plant-based sources of protein. These include quinoa, edamame, spirulina (an edible algae), and lentils. While it’s true some plant-based protein sources possess inadequate amino acids, combining specific selections (not necessarily in the same meal) ensure your ingest all of the amino acids vital to facilitate protein synthesis. Some examples include the following:
- Grains and legumes
- Legumes and seeds
- Grains and dairy products
If you haven’t already done so, consider trying a few of the aforementioned plant-based protein selections. You may find some new favorite foods you never thought you’d like. I know I did when it comes to Edamame. Throw a little dash of seal salt on some as I did in the picture above. Enjoy!
