wrote:
> I recently found this:
>
> http://www.vegansociety.com/html/foo...on/protein.php

Half true only. You don't need to combine them at every meal, but you
do need to combine them every day

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Protein combining is not necessary at every meal,
but it is necessary at some point in a day:

From
The American Dietetic Association
Position Paper On Vegetarianism
http://www.eatright.org/Public/Gover...s/92_17084.cfm

"Plant protein can meet requirements when a variety of plant
foods is consumed and energy needs are met. Research indicates
that an assortment of plant foods EATEN OVER THE COURSE OF A
DAY can provide all essential amino acids and ensure adequate
nitrogen retention and use in healthy adults, thus
COMPLEMENTARY PROTEINS DO NOT NEED TO BE CONSUMED AT THE
SAME MEAL."

( emphasis in upper case mine )


THE NEW BECOMING VEGETARIAN
ISBN 1-57067-144-3, pages 52 - 55
by
Brenda Davis, Registered Dietician ( vegan ) &
Vesanto Melina, Registered Dietician ( vegan )



- recommended daily intakes for protein are based on the assumption that
adequate calories to maintain body weight are being taken in.

- the US RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight
( divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 to get your weight in kilograms).
there is no RDA for athletes.

- the US RDA should be increased by 15 - 20%, for people over 6 years of
age,
if the proteins used are uncomplemented.




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