BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Grains and legumes are called complementary proteins because when you combine them, you get all of the essential amino acids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protein complementation is the most efficient way to get all 9 amino acids into a vegetarian’s diet. Protein complementation is when you combine two vegetable proteins (legumes and grains for an example) to get all 9 amino acids that are essential for your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eating 2 or more of these incomplete proteins together forms a complementary protein – a protein that then contains all the essential amino acids required by our bodies in sufficient amounts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Combining two or more foods with incomplete proteins, to form complementary proteins, can provide adequate amounts of all the essential amino acids. Complementary proteins do not need to be eaten together, so long as the day’s meals supply them all.

Detailed explanation-5: -Combining incomplete proteins to form a complete protein Combinations include: Nuts or seeds with whole grains (peanut butter on whole wheat toast) Whole grains with beans (beans and rice; hummus and pita bread; bean-based chili and crackers; refried beans and tortillas)