Oct 23, 2023 03:29 PMEven legumes, nuts, seeds, and other plant-based sources contain protein. But, because they are incomplete, you need to mix them with each other as they are low or lacking in one or more of the essential amino acids.By JASMINE B. SUIZA, RND
Amino acids are the basic building blocks—meaning, they combine to form protein. Beef, pork, poultry, seafood, egg, and dairy are animal sources of protein, while soy, quinoa, and buckwheat are from plants. These complete proteins contain all the nine essential amino acids in adequate amounts, thus being high in biological value. Just note that some animal proteins come with visible fats, so it is best to choose lean or “white” meats like fish and chicken breast.
To know more about the protein contents of the packaged foods that you eat, read the nutrition information. For natural or fresh foods, you may refer to the Food Composition Tables and Food Exchange lists from DOST-FNRI. Individuals with increased needs may consume 1.2 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram body weight daily.
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