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Sources of protein, human protein requirements, and obtaining protein within specific diet patterns.

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Is "protein combining" necessary to be healthy on a vegan diet?

My understanding (if I'm allowed to answer here without providing references) is that "protein combining" used to be a talked-about topic. … For protein I think you combine legumes and grains (because each has some essential amino acids which the other lacks): so for example beans and rice, or peanut butter and bread, or lentils and couscous …
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De-carnivorizing protein

On the subject of protein, I view any dish with legumes (beans or peas or lentils) as "the central dish" -- i.e. they are "the protein" and never "take a side role when a big protein comes into play". … You wrote, "Rice and beans, grilled vegetables, and salads, on the other hand, all take a side role when a big protein comes into play." …
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