Master the Art of Protein Complementation
lentils

There are 6 possible food items that would allow for complete protein complementation with Lentils.

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spinach

There are 6 possible food items that would allow for complete protein complementation with Spinach.

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cereal

There are 3 possible food items that would allow for complete protein complementation with Whole Grain Cereal.

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walnuts

There are 3 possible food items that would allow for complete protein complementation with Walnuts.

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peanut butter

There are 6 possible food items that would allow for complete protein complementation with Peanut Butter.

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asparagus

There are 6 possible food items that would allow for complete protein complementation with Asparagus.

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corn

There are 3 possible food items that would allow for complete protein complementation with Corn.

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chickpeas

There are 6 possible food items that would allow for complete protein complementation with Chickpeas.

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Sunflower Seeds
Almonds
Milk
Black Beans
Whole Grain Bread
Cashews
Whole Grain Pasta
Chickpeas
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NO - This food does not provide adequate amounts of methionine, the essential amino acid that lentils are missing.

YES - Well done! This food contains methionine, which lentils lack.

Having these two foods as part of your diet will create full protein complementation and you will take in all 9 essential amino acids.

NO - This food does not provide adequate amounts of methionine, the essential amino acid that spinach is missing.

YES - Great job! This food contains methionine, which spinach lacks.

Having these two foods as part of your diet will create full protein complementation and you will take in all 9 essential amino acids.

NO - This food does not provide adequate amounts of lysine or threonine, the essential amino acids that whole grain cereal is lacking.

YES - Excellent! This food contains lysine and threonine, filling the gap that whole grain cereal has.

A diet with these two foods will provide sufficient amounts of all 9 essential amino acids.

NO - This food does not provide adequate amounts of lysine, the essential amino acids that walnuts are lacking.

YES - Good for you! This food contains lysine, and makes up for the lack of it in walnuts.

Eating both of these foods regularly will ensure that you have an adequate supply of all 9 essential amino acids.

NO - This food does not provide adequate amounts of methionine, the essential amino acid that lentils (which include peanuts) are missing.

YES - Nicely done! This food contains methionine, which peanut butter does not have.

A diet that includes both of these foods will provide you with all 9 of your essential amino acids.

NO - This food does not provide adequate amounts of methionine, the essential amino acid that is lacking in asparagus.

YES - Great! This food contains methionine, which asparagus does not have.

Having these two foods as part of your diet will create full protein complementation and you will take in all 9 essential amino acids.

NO - This food does not provide adequate amounts of tryptophan or lysine, the essential amino acids that corn is lacking.

YES - Way to go! This food contains adequate amounts of lysine and tryptophan, and makes up for the lack these essential amino acids in corn.

Eating both of these foods regularly will ensure complete protein complementation.

NO - This food does not provide adequate amounts of methionine, the essential amino acid that chickpeas are missing.

YES - Well done! This food contains methionine, which chickpeas lack.

Having these two foods as part of your diet will create full protein complementation and you will take in all 9 essential amino acids.