If fruits and vegetables are so good for you, why not just go all the way and become a vegetarian? This is a choice many people make, and it's certainly a valid option.
Regardless, it's necessary for all of us to ensure our diet contains "complete protein". The proteins that make up most of our body's structures are themselves composed of amino acids - there are approximately 20 known varieties. Of these, eight amino acids are described as "essential" - we need to obtain these essential amino acids via the food we eat.
Essential amino acids are found in turkey, chicken, fish, meat, milk, cheese, and eggs. Vegetarians who do not eat any of these foods must be sure to obtain their daily requirement of essential amino acids.
How much protein should a person eat each day? For good metabolic efficiency, i.e., for fit people who exercise regularly, an approximate measurement is one gram of protein for each pound of body weight.
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