Avocado has protein. In fact, one avocado has 1.9 grams of protein and while they are somewhat high in calories and fat it is the good kind of fat. If you want more protein in it, learn to improvise! Add some Quinoa which has 8g of protein per cup. Or some Soybeans which contain high amounts of protein in both the mature yellow variety and the green soybeans, also known as edamame. Yellow soybeans contain a protein content of 14.3 grams for every ½-cup serving. Navy beans contain 15.8 grams of protein in a one-cup serving. They also contain large amounts of fiber, iron, copper, manganese and vitamin B1. Navy beans may be purchased dried and should be soaked for best cooking results. One cup of black beans provides 15.2 grams of protein and are an excellent source of antioxidants. The protein content of one cup of pinto beans is 14 grams. They also contain a mineral known as molybdenum which helps to detoxify sulfites.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 02:06:43 +0000
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