Protein is everyone's favorite macronutrient right now. But focusing on the grams you get in a day isn't enough, dietitians say. You should also make sure to vary your protein sources so that you get complete protein throughout your day. What is a 'complete' protein? Find out below. |
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What is a 'complete' protein? Add these foods to your diet to build muscle and more |
"A complete protein will contain all nine essential amino acids," Theresa Gentile, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells TODAY.com. Those nine amino acids are called "essential" because our bodies can't make them, says Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and nutrition editor at TODAY. But, the experts say, with just a bit of planning, it's just as easy to get all those amino acids without eating animal products. What is a complete protein? |
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