THE COMPLETE STORY
Protein is made of amino acids.
There are twenty-one amino
acids, nine of which are
“essential” (cannot be synthesized
by the human body) and must be
obtained from food. A complete
protein is a protein source that
contains all of the essential amino
acids in useful proportions and
quantities. All animal protein
sources are complete, while most
plant-based protein sources are
incomplete.Aside from meeting your physiological
needs, protein is the most satiating of all the
macronutrients. Upon digestion, complete
proteins send signals to your brain that tell
you to stop eating, as you are full and well
nourished. Eating meals and snacks that