The Food and Drug Administration defines a “complete” protein as a food that contains adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and while the body can naturally produce 11 of them, there are nine essential amino acids the body cannot produce and must obtain from food. […]
The vegetarian diet has gained widespread popularity in recent years.Some studies estimate that vegetarians account for up to 18% of the global population.Apart from the ethical and environmental benefits of cutting meat from your diet, a well-planned vegetarian diet can also reduce your risk of chronic disease, support weight loss and improve the quality of […]
