Did you know that all of the plant foods we eat contain all 9 essential amino acids? It’s like that simple fact is top secret information. The ratios of those 9 essential amino acids in any single plant differs from the ratio of those same 9 essential amino acids in human flesh but all plant foods that we eat actually contain all of the nine essential amino acids. Beans, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, berries, nuts and seeds all have protein. Pinto beans have protein. Kale has protein. Broccoli has protein. A raisin has a bit of protein. A cherry tomato has a bit of protein. Some foods from plants such as soy beans have a lot of protein. A Whole Food, Plant Based diet from a wide variety of plant foods will supply all of the nine essential amino acids, provided that a sufficient amount of calories are consumed. Remember: Eat enough calories from a wide variety of plant sources every day. See the following: The Mystique of Protein and Its Implications - Center for Nutrition S
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