Jul 3 • Education
Complete v Incomplete Protein
Here are the facts: ⬇️
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Your body needs twenty amino acids. Your body produces 11 of the 20. These are called nonessential amino acids. As for the other nine? They make up the essential amino acids, and that’s where your diet comes into play. 💯
Some foods, like nuts, rice, and legumes (and many processed forms of protein), are low in at least one essential amino acid, making them incomplete proteins. On the other hand, foods like meat, fish, and eggs, quinoa, tofu and edamame have sufficient amounts of essential amino acids, making them complete proteins.
Don’t get me wrong—every gram of protein counts. However, complete protein sources are best for optimal protein synthesis (repairing and growing muscle). Now, this is for muscle growth, no optimal health.
Your goal should be to eat a variety of whole foods to ensure you are consuming enough complete protein in your diet. The good news is that if you’re consuming mostly whole-food nutrition consistently, you shouldn’t have any worries! On Saturday, we’ll talk more about the nine essential amino acids and how they benefit your overall health. 👌
TAKING ACTION:
✅ Read the article to learn more about complete and incomplete proteins. Again, if you’re meeting your nutrient goals consistently with at least 80% whole-food nutrition, you are likely giving your body what it needs. However, if you’re eating processed foods, you may not be.
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Complete v Incomplete Protein
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