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2005/05/06, 01:38 PM
hey, i found out recently that some foods that contain protein are not complete sources of protein, so they are stored as fat or used as energy when eaten, but if u combine two types of these "half protein" foods u can get a complete protein which will be used for growth and repair. I heard legumes (beans, peas etc) and grains combine to make a complete protein for growth and repair. is this true? and if so does that mean if i have a meal of kidney beans and white rice I will get a complete protein which i can use for muscle building?
thanks
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2005/05/06, 01:50 PM
you are right in your reasoning. vegetable proteins are lacking in a few of the 9 essential amino acids of a complete protein as opposed to animal proteins.
some of these incomplete proteins include Barley, Beans, Sesame seeds, Bulgur, Lentils, Sunflower seeds, Cornmeal, Dried peas, Walnuts, Oats, Peanuts, Cashews, Buckwheat, Chickpeas, Pumpkin seeds, Rice, Soy products, Other nuts, Pasta, Rye, Wheat. however, they can be combined to make complete proteins. some ex's are Peanut butter on whole-wheat bread, Whole-wheat bun with sesame seeds Humus (chickpeas and sesame paste), Rice and beans, Breadsticks rolled with sesame seeds, Trail mix (peanuts and sunflower seeds), Bean soup and a roll, Rice cakes with peanut butter, Salad with chickpeas and cornbread, Tofu-vegetable stir-fry over rice or pasta, Vegetarian chili with bread, etc. you can also throw in an animal protein with one of the incompletes to top off the lacking amino acid..
c/o http://www.bodyforlife2.com/incompletprotein.htm
i dont know why i typed it out, prolly shoulda just posted the link :)
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