Enough Protein Vegan? Flashcards
Protein present in every
Cell
Protein is essential for _ repair
Tissue
White and brown rice high in
Methionine
White and brown rice low in
Lysine
Pulses contain
Lysine
Body can use up _ G protein at a time (range)
20-40
Soy based _ is fermented
Milk
_ is high in protein
Seitan
Nuts and seeds can contain _ protein per 3.5 oz
20g
Beans and lentils contain _ protein per 3.5 oz
20g
Edamame harvested at around _ percent maturity
80
3oz of frozen shelled edamame bean’s protein _ g
13
Fungi aren’t classified as plants because they lack
Chlorophyll
Fungi have different _ than plants
Cellular structures
Calcium regulates
Muscle contraction
Calcium helps _ normally
Blood clot
Vegans should supplement
Calcium
Vegans should supplement vitamin
D
Even mild _ deficiency can harm baby’s developing brain
Iodine
Iodine deficiency affects levels of _ hormones
Thyroid
Thyroid hormones support
Metabolic function
People who should consider supplementing iodine (2)
Pregnant
Breastfeeding
Heart and brain-friendly omega-3 fatty acids can only be obtained from _ diet
ALA
ALA acronym
Alpha-linolenic-acid