Getting Your Amino Acids, the Building Blocks of Protein, from Plant-Based Foods

To create a forum whereby I can answer questions about your TurboCharged health journey, I will begin posting at least one health-specific article weekly, in addition to my usual content. For easy reference, you will also be able to find them on my website SilverDisobedience.Rocks under the Silver Health category (See the link in my bio.) IF you choose to join these conversations, I have only one request. BEFORE you start asking me questions, please buy and read the updated Silver Disobedience Edition of TurboCharged: How to Defy Aging, Rev Up Your Energy and Burn Body Fat in 8 Simple Steps (available on Amazon)  

Now, let’s talk about protein. TurboCharged is a health program for vegetarians, carnivores and cafeterians alike and there are all kinds of ways you can (and must) consume the protein the body needs for growth and repair.

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. In total, there are 20 amino acids and 9 are considered “essential” because they must be obtained by the body via foods we eat. It’s not necessary to consume them all at one meal because the best way to understand amino acids is that they work in the body like a bank that is open 24-hours: Always available for both deposits and withdrawals. As long as the “bank” stays “fully-funded” via a diet that takes full advantage of a wide variety of protein sources within a 24-48 hour period, you’ll be consuming enough protein. •  While many think in terms of meat, eggs and milk when seeking proteins sources, here’s a brief, incomplete listing of a few plant-based TurboCharged foods that contain all 9 essential amino acids.  

Fruits:  Bananas, Tomatoes, Dates

Nuts: Almonds, Coconuts, Filberts, Sunflower Seeds, Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, Pecans, Hazelnuts

Vegetables: Alfalfa Sprouts, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Eggplants, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Cabbages, Corn, Okra, Sqashes, Turnip Greens, Asparagus, most Beans & Lentils, Cucumber, Kale, Peas

Grains: Quinoa

Cheers to your health! 

I’m @DianGriesel aka @SilverDisobedience — the author of The Silver Disobedience Playbook and TurboCharged: The SilverDisobedience Edition (available at amazon!) ✨Note: This advice is not a substitute for medical, mental or emotional counseling with a licensed physician or healthcare provider. I strongly suggest you share Turbocharged and any dietary changes you intend to make with your Doctor.