What do you know about plant protein?

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Protein is a nutrient-rich organic substance found in both plants and animals, provides energy for all bodily functions, and is a structural component of most organs in the body. If animal protein is most abundant in meat, seafood, eggs, milk or freshwater fish... then vegetable protein is abundant in legumes such as: green beans, soybeans, tofu, sesame, etc. sunflower seeds, green vegetables....

1. What is vegetable protein?


Protein is the main component that makes up cells and cell membranes, plays a role in regulating vital activities taking place in the human body, so that the body is healthy and strengthens resistance.
The elements that make up the body such as muscles, skin, bones or internal organs are mostly made up of protein (protein). Each day, each of us needs to provide about 1.25g of protein / 1kg of body weight for the body to function healthy, metabolism to take place smoothly.
What is vegetable protein? Animal protein vs vegetable protein, which is better? These are issues that are of great interest to many people today. If animal protein is most abundant in meat, seafood, eggs, milk or freshwater fish, vegetable protein is abundant in legumes such as: green beans, soybeans, tofu, sesame, sunflower seeds , green vegetables....

2. What is the role of plant protein?


Protein is a nutrient-rich organic substance found in both animals and plants, it provides energy for all body activities and is a structural component of most organs in the body including internal organs. hormones, blood cells and enzymes for the body. Understanding the role of vegetable protein or vegetable protein is very important, helping to balance food with nutrients in daily meals.
Scientifically, vegetable protein is also known as incomplete protein because it has a lower biological value due to the lack of one or more essential amino acids, or the unbalanced arrangement of amino acids. Meanwhile, animal protein, although containing many essential amino acids, is heterogeneous and often exists in the form of conjugates such as Nucleoprotein, Lipoprotein...so it will create toxic products for the body such as uric acid. , urea, nitrate, nitric, cholesterol...in the process of metabolism...and cause problems for the body.

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Plant protein is most abundant in seaweed, legumes, and mushrooms. Everyone's body is different, so it is necessary to supplement protein in moderation, suitable for each person. Plant protein also has the disadvantage that it is often lacking in some essential amines or some minerals such as vitamin D, vitamin B12. However, in return, vegetable protein is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, so it is very good for health.
A healthy diet is all about essential protein without added fat and cholesterol. A balance of plant and animal protein is essential.
In addition to ensuring the daily supply of plant and animal protein through food and supplements, it is also important to pay attention to providing the body with adequate water, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and nutrients. fat, at the same time maintain an optimistic spirit, exercise regularly to maintain a long-term health.

3. Foods containing a lot of plant protein include what?

In fact, there are many plants that are rich in protein that we can add to our daily meals, especially for vegetarians who do not like animal meat, choosing to supplement with plant protein is a good idea. extremely lucid. So, what are foods that contain a lot of plant protein?
3.1. Vegetable protein in legumes "What does vegetable protein include?" The main answer is legumes such as peanuts, red beans, green beans.. According to the advice of nutritionists, women need to consume 46g of protein per day and men are 56g.
3.2. Plant protein in quinoa In fact, nuts often contain very little protein, however, quinoa is different, each cup of quinoa contains more than 8 grams of protein, including Contains 9 essential amino acids for the body, therefore, quinoa can provide an excellent source of protein, especially for those who are losing weight.
3.3. Vegetable protein in sesame seeds and sunflower seeds Sunflower seeds and sesame seeds contain a high amount of vegetable protein and fat, according to research, in half a cup of sunflower seeds contains up to 14.6g of protein, half of which is protein. cup of sesame seeds is 10.8g.
3.5. Plant protein found in dark green vegetables

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Some dark green vegetables such as broccoli, spinach... not only contain great amounts of antioxidants and fiber for heart health, but also contain a significant amount of plant protein that humans consumers can take advantage of.
In addition, vegetable protein is also very abundant in plants such as: plant-based butter, instant noodles, plant milk, unsweetened cocoa powder...

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