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liberateanimals:

What is protein? It is a family of amino acid molecules your body needs for the growth, maintenance and repair of all cells; is a major component of all muscles, tissues and organs; is vital for the metabolism, digestion and the transportation of nutrients and oxygen in the blood; it is necessary for the production of antibodies which fight against infection and illnesses; and is the main nutrient that keeps our hair shiny and healthy, our nails strong, our skin fresh and glowing and our bodies strong and healthy.

There are two types of proteins, complete and incomplete proteins. “Complete” proteins have all 8 essential amino acids (the ninth amino acid is only required during infancy and childhood) and tend to come from animal sources of protein such as meat, dairy products, eggs, fish, shellfish and poultry. ”Incomplete” proteins are usually lacking in one or more of the essential amino acids  and come from plant sources like fruits, vegetables, pulses, grains and nuts. However, soy foods contain all the essential amino acids in the amounts our bodies need.

There are several advantages to eating plant protein:

• Plant protein does not contain any cholesterol or saturated fats.
• Plant protein is rich in antioxidants, calcium, zinc, and other minerals and vitamins.
• Plant protein is high in fibre.

“It is very easy for a vegan diet to meet the recommendations for protein, as long as calorie intake is adequate. Strict protein combining is not necessary; it is more important to eat a varied diet throughout the day.” – Reed Mangels, Ph.D., R.D.; Vegetarian Resource Group, VRG.org

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officialteamgreen:

Wake up. Do work. Feel great.

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leaveitallupintheair:

This is a sign sitting right by the grill area in my apartment complex in Dallas! It makes me so happy to think that everyone going to grill a steak sees this!

Totally awesome that this is up there, but while most of these are top-notch, I sort of take issue with 7 & 8. I think there are better ways those could be worded and combined. 

thereluctantrawfoodist:

:))

findingmyhappyplace:

riiaeatsright:

Keen-what? Keen-Wah!

*spelled quinoa

Quinoa is a seed that once cooked, has a delicious, fluffy, slightly crunchy, and almost nutty flavor. 

Along with the yummy taste, check out some of the benefits:

• Trying to up your protein intake? Hello?! Try some quinoa! Not only is it a super good source of protein…but the protein it supplies is complete protein! This means that it includes all 9 amino acids! Hooray!
• Migraines? You might want to think about adding quinoa into your life! The magnesium in quinoa relaxes your blood vessels, which will help reduce those achy migraines!
• Quinoa prevents against lots of probelms too! Heart disease, childhood asthma, breast cancer, gallstones, cardiovascular health and so many more!

These are only a few of quinoa’s benefits! So considering how easy it is to add into your life, there’s really no reason not to include it! Add it to your salad, throw it in a wrap, eat it with your stir fry…anything!

Now go get some! :)

*This is not my photo, but I searched and couldn’t find the source, if I do…I’ll be sure to add it!

Also it’s fucking yummy and you can totally use it instead of oats for breakfast. Or a snack. Or pretty much any time.

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officialteamgreen:

yep