Protein is a macronutrient that the body uses in relatively large amounts each day.
A complete protein is a source that contains all nine of the essential amino acids necessary for the dietary needs of humans or other animals.
Incomplete Proteins. Plant foods are considered incomplete because they are low or lacking in one or more of the amino acids we need to build cells. Most all plant foods are made up of Incomplete proteins. Plant foods can be mixed together to make a complete protein.
Amino Acids are the building blocks of life. Our cells, muscles, and tissue are primarily made of amino acids.
Food that contains all Nine amino acids are considered ESSENTIAL. Your body cannot make them, and your food choices must supply them. Note: You can combine incomplete sources like rice and beans to form a complete protein.
The other amino acids are NON-ESSENTIAL. Your body can make them if you consume enough of the nine essential amino acids during the day.
1-1.2 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Average healthy adult MALE whose primary goal is building muscle, getting "toned," maintaining muscle while losing fat, increasing strength or improving performance. 1-1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight.
You may have heard the concern that getting a large amount of protein can be taxing to the liver and kidneys.
Plant- sources do not even engage these organs as they break down and are assimilated.
Not A High Protein Diet!
amounts for your body and from the correct sources!
A serving size of meat is 3-4 oz.
Use a healthy cooking technique such as grilling, poaching, baking or broiling. Sauteing or frying lean meats use healthy oils, such as olive or coconut oil. Limit battering your meats or adding creamy sauces. It;s a great idea to use herbs such as rosemary, sage and thyme. to add flavor. Choosing free-range, organic or grass-fed, is preferred because most commercial cuts contain antibiotics and hormones.