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| If you are Vegan, do you
usually get asked, "Where do you get your protein?" Here you will find the answer and more. If you are not Vegan, you find out the truth about the other protein source. |
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| In the morning, you have
several options: |
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| Eating and finding wonder of
a high-protein grain Amaranth * It was one of the staple foodstuffs of the Incas of Peru, and grown in the Andes today. It was also used by the ancient Aztecs and Meso-Americans. Facts: · Grain amaranth has been important in different parts of the world and at different times for several thousand years. · The grain has 12 to 17% protein, and is high in lysine, an essential amino acid in which cereal crops are low. · Is predominantly 76% unsaturated oil and is high in linoleic acid, which is necessary for human nutrition. · Amaranth is a high-protein seed, rich in amino acids, and is higher in protein than other grains. · Due to the fact that grain amaranth has high protein, as well as a high fat content, there is the potential to use it as an energy food. · Amaranth flavor is mild, sweet, nutty, and malt like. · This grain is considered gluten-free and a good alternative in a Celiac diet. · Amaranth seeds are tiny and a golden to creamy tan color. · Amaranth can be cooked as a cereal, ground into flour, popped like popcorn, sprouted, or toasted. · Amaranth has a "sticky" texture and care should be taken against overcooking to prevent it from becoming "gummy." · Recent studies have linked amaranth to reduction in cholesterol. ** I eat a bowl (1 ½ cups) of cooked amaranth in the morning before starting off my day with agave syrup or molasses for sweetness. RECIPE FOR COOKED AMARANTH: 1 c. Amaranth 21/2 - 3 c. liquid Bring liquid to boil. Stir in amaranth. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes. Serve as you would cream of wheat or cream of rice cereals. |
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| Protein Content in Great Grains and More... |
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| Food, Amount
Protein |
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| Quinoa. 3.5 oz
12
g Pinto Beans, 1/2 cup 7.5 g Tofu , 4 oz 7- 12 g (firm has more) Tempeh, 2 oz 7 g Almonds, 1 oz 7 g Pumpkin seeds, 1 oz 5 g Sunflower seeds, 1oz 5 g Tahini , 1 TBS 2.5 g kidney beans, 1/2 cup 9 g Peanut butter, 2 TBS 8 g Chick Peas, 1/2 cup 5 g Baked potato, large 4 g |
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| * Protein in
1 egg=6-7 g |
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