HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

PROTEIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an excellent way for vegetarians and vegans to obtain all amino acids for good health?
A
Combining legumes (beans) and wheat.
B
Combining legumes (beans) and rice.
C
Combining nuts and rice.
D
All answers are correct.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are a few vegetarian sources that contain all 9 essential amino acids, including eggs and dairy (for those lacto-ovo vegetarians), as well as quinoa, buckwheat, hemp seeds, chia seeds, and spirulina.

Detailed explanation-2: -What vegan foods are high in amino acids? Soybeans and their products (tofu, tempeh) are considered whole protein sources, providing the body with all the essential amino acids. Oats, nuts, seeds, and legumes are also high in amino acids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Beans. Kidney, black, pinto, and most other varieties of beans are extremely important staple foods across cultures and contain high amounts of protein per serving. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are another type of bean with a high protein content.

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