How Vegans Get All Amino Acids

Written by LaTara Ham-Ying on October 22, 2007 at October 22nd, 2007

For some strange reason it seems that many non-vegans believe that a diet including meat is the only way to get all the nutrients you need. Well for me that is neither her nor there because I know differently and you what “to each his own”.

Here is a quick lesson on amino acids.

Amino Acids are the building block of protein. They can be found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and other vegan friendly foods. There area about 20 different amino acids, eight of which must be present in the human diet. These eight are the essential acids.

While plant proteins may not contain all the essential acids in necessary proportions, if yoou eat a varied diet throughout the day including fruits, grains, vegetables, nuts, and other foods then you will get more than enough protien.

One of the best meals for a complete protein is a legume and a grain.

If a vegan eats a wide variety of healthy foods then they are getting the essential acids necessary for optimum health.
For more information on amino acids visit the following site:

Vegetarian Society