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In plant-based diets beans play a critically important role as sources of protein. In fact, it is difficult if not impossible to meet the requirement for the indispensable amino acid lysine without consuming legumes when total protein intake does not exceed the RDA. Beans are also excellent sources of B vitamins and minerals such as […]
A new position paper on protein and exercise from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) provides useful information for health professionals.1 But it falls short in its conclusions about soy protein. The paper presents 14 conclusions/recommendations about protein and exercise including the following: It is not necessary to consume protein within a limited timeframe […]
When it comes to plant-based diets, both the amount and type of protein consumed matters. Soybeans score high on both metrics: they provide more protein and better quality protein than other plant foods, including other legumes.1 But there is another issue in protein nutrition than may be just as important. The pattern or distribution of […]
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