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What is protein?

Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body. They are one of the building blocks of body tissue and is essential to building muscle mass. There are nine essential amino acids which humans must obtain from their diet in order to prevent protein-energy malnutrition and resulting death. They are phenylalanine, valine, threonine, tryptophan, methionine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, and histidine.

What is a Complete protein and a incomplete protein?

Some protein sources contain amino acids in a more or less ‘complete’ sense. This has given rise to various ranking systems for protein sources, as described in the article.

Dietary sources of protein include both animals and plants: meats, dairy products, fish and eggs as well as grains, legumes and nuts. Vegans can get enough essential amino acids by eating a variety of plant proteins.

Incomplete protein sources:

  • Nuts
  • seeds
  • Legumes
  • Grains
  • Vegetables

Complete protein sources:

  • Buckwheat
  • Hemp and chia seed
  • Spirulina
  • Quinoa
  • Buckwheat
  • Seitan
  • Soy

Proteins that, in combination, make a complete amino acid:

  • Rice and beans
  • Spinach salad with almonds
  • Hummus and whole-grain pitas
  • Whole-grain noodles with peanut sauce
  •  Peanut butter on whole wheat

What is ezekiel bread?

Sprouted bread is a type of bread made from whole grains that have been allowed to sprout, that is, to germinate, before being milled into flour. Sprouted grains give Ezekiel bread far more nutritional value than whole wheat bread. Ezekiel bread has more protein, more fiber, and lower glycemic index for those who want to maintain blood sugar levels throughout the day.

Ingredients for ezekiel bread:
Organic Sprouted Wheat, Filtered Water, Organic Sprouted Barley, Organic Sprouted Millet, OrganicMalted Barley, Organic Sprouted Lentils, Organic Sprouted Soybeans, Organic Sprouted Spelt, Fresh Yeast, Organic Wheat Gluten, Sea Salt.

Are Sprouted Grains Really Healthy?

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