Animal proteins are said to be
complete because they provide us all the essential amino acids.
Plant-based proteins, leaving
soy and quinoa, ingredients like beans, nuts and whole grains are incomplete in
nature.
Legumes contain an essential
amino acid called lysine, which is low in many grains.
On the other hand, whole
grains provide a rich dose of methionine and cysteine, which are low in
legumes, beans, peas, lentils and peanuts.
Taken together, they can
complement each other and provide you your essential dose of proteins.
Dal-chawal (rice), rajma-chawal (rice) are the examples.
Dr KK Aggarwal
Padma Shri Awardee
President Elect Confederation of
Medical Associations in Asia and Oceania
(CMAAO)
Group Editor-in-Chief IJCP Publications
President Heart Care Foundation of
India
Past National President
IMA
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