The Chia Seed is an amazing protein packed filled seed that contains high levels of Omega 3 and 6's. This seed can be added to shakes, smoothies, orange juice, recipes, dip bananas in this great tasting seed, and so much more.

Deanna Bramble
Author & Clinical Nutritionist

Protein Myths

We once thought the only way to get complete protein was through animal protein, and that it had to be superior to plant based eating. We thought to grow big strong muscles and be an athlete; it had to come from animals. This myth is taxing the human body and our health care tremendously. Ten essential amino acids create a complete protein. Essential amino acids cannot be made by the body and must be obtained in our diet. There are numerous complete plant protein sources and the larger the variety you consume the better. Pea, brown rice, and hemp are a few that rival animal products. Ounce for ounce sea vegetables have more protein than meat. Higher in vitamins and minerals than any other food group.

Will I get enough protein on a plant based raw diet? Even for a top athlete more than enough. The World Health Organization tells us to maintain optimal health we need about 5% of our daily caloric intake to be protein. The USDA says 6.5% is better for health. The avg. American gets 11 to 21% without even trying. In the US we have a disease of excess protein, and not a protein deficiency. The body cannot use excess protein and it becomes toxic in the body. Animal protein makes us acidic and weakens our body rather than strengthening. Beans, Grains, Seeds, and Nuts contain about 10 to 25% protein on average and often more. Vegetables are 20 to 50% on average. Amino acids can only be found in plants or animals that consume plants. Direct sources of plant amino acids are the most efficient way for our bodies to get enzymes, neutralize acidity in the body, and build muscle.

Deanna's Protein Education Blog

Percentage Of Calories From Protein

(Data from:"Nutritive Value of America Foods in common units" USDA Agriculture Handbook No. 456)

Vegetables	%	Grains	%	Fruit	%	Legumes	%
Spinach	49	Wheat Germ	31	Lemons	16	Soybean Sprouts	54
Broccoli	45	Rye	20	Honeyde	10	Mungbean Sprouts	4
Mushrooms	38	Wild Rice	16	Canaloupe	9	Soybean Curd(tofu)	43
Zucchini	30	Buckwheat	15	Strawberry	8	Soybeans	35
Green Beans	26	Oatmeal	15	Orange	8	Lentils	29
Cucumbers	24	Rye	14	Blackberry	8	Split Peas	28
Green Pepper	22	Millet	12	Cherry	8	Kidney Beans	26
Artichokes	22	Barley	11	Apricot	8	Navy Beans	26
Celery	21	Brown Rice	8	Grape	8	Lima Beans	26
Eggplant	21	Nuts & Seeds		Watermelon	8	Garbanzo Beans	23
Tomatoes	18	Pumpkin Seeds	21	Tangerine	7
Onions	16	Peanuts	18	Papaya	6
Beets	15	Sunflower Seeds	17	Peach	6
Pumpkin	12	Walnuts	13	Pear	5
Potatoes	11	Seseame Seeds	13	Banana	5
Yams	8	Almonds	12	Grapefruit	5
Sweet Potatoes	6	Cashews	12	Pinapple	3
		Filberts	8	Apple	1

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