Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 You only need the eight that the body can't synthesize. A complete protein is considered to be one that contains those 8 we can't make, the ones we call essential amino acids. And rice and tofu are a combination which provide a complete protein, but you can't get all eight amino acids from just the rice or the beans alone, or the almonds. ILANA xoxo biblethumper38 wrote: Rice and tofu which is of course a bean are a complete protien and contain all 22 amino acids, where as a steak contains only 16. bt herbal remedies , "nkbaker2001" <nkbaker2001> wrote: > Hi Lisa, > You mentioned almond milk being a source of complete protein. I > did'nt realize that. Do you, or anyone else, have any other things > that are a complete source of protein. I know that rice and beans > are. I love learning new things! That's what makes this list the > best! > Kathe Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to prescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian Shillington Doctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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