Complete Sources Of Vegan Protein

Complete Sources Of Vegan Protein

Protein is an essential part of your diet. The protein is necessary for the growth and repair of tissues and is an important part of every cell and organ. It is not difficult for vegans to get enough protein in their diets, according to the Vegetarian Resource Group. Foods provide complete or incomplete proteins, depending on whether or not they contain all the necessary building blocks of proteins or amino acids. There are vegetarian sources of complete protein.

Quinoa

Quinoa provides all the necessary amino acids to be a complete grain-like protein that is described as crisp, fluffy, creamy and nutty in texture according to the World's Healthiest Foods website. It has 9g of protein per cup. It is also a good source of the minerals manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus. Although quinoa is not commonly consumed by Americans, it can be found in health food stores and is usually cooked in 15 minutes or can be roasted dry before cooking to increase its nutty flavor.

Soy

Soy is a complete protein. It is found in many foods and is prepared in many different ways, including soy sauce, miso, tofu, tempeh, soy milk and soybean meal, and in vegetarian foods such as veggie burgers and meatless sausages. Soy may have other benefits beyond providing high quality protein, according to Aaron J. Michelfelder MD, in the January 1, 2009 issue of the American Family Physician magazine. Soybeans can improve cholesterol levels, help keep bones strong, prevent fractures and reduce hot flashes in menopausal women, says Michelfelder.

Complementary Proteins

Foods that are incomplete proteins do not provide all the necessary amino acids. Complementary proteins are foods that provide the missing amino acids and complete the protein in the body when consumed on the same day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As an example, beans and rice are two incomplete proteins, but together they provide all the necessary amino acids. It is commonly believed that complementary proteins should be eaten in the same meal, but experts now say that the body can combine them, as long as they are eaten on the same day.

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