Combining foods to improve protein quality

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In my last post several minutes ago, I failed to mention that whole

grains and legumes are not the entire issue regarding food combining.

It's easier than I made it sound, because anything you eat in a 24-

hour period counts, not just legumes and whole grains.

For example, all of the vegetables (and fruits) have some

protein/amino acids also. They will contribute to increasing the

protein quality consumed.

Again, it's the total amino acid consumption over a 24-hour period

that will determine the protein quality and efficiency.

Also, the RDA for adult protein consumption is somewhat lenient.

I believe the RDA for adult protein consumption is 0.8 g protein per

kg of body weight. So if someone weighs 70 kg, the RDA for them is

56 grams of protein.

However, strict nitrogen balance studies have determined that most

people could get by just fine with 35 g of high quality protein

intake.

But, an important point is that protein will be burned for energy

(rather than used for repair, enzymes, etc.) if the total calories

consumed are not sufficient. Energy takes precedence over protein.

So for someone on CRON, because the total calories consumed may not

equal the total calories burned (certainly the case with someone

losing weight, one needs to be more careful about one's protein

intake.

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