What are some foods that considered complete proteins?

A complete protein is a foodstuff that contains all nine essential amino acids in sufficient amounts to meet the needs of the human body. Some foods that are considered complete proteins include:

Animal products:

- Beef, pork, lamb

- Chicken, turkey

- Fish and seafood (including shellfish)

- Eggs

- Milk and dairy products

Plant products:

- Quinoa

- Soybeans and soy products (such as tofu, tempeh, and edamame)

- Buckwheat

- Hemp seeds

- Chia seeds

- Spirulina

- Nutritional yeast

It's worth noting that while most plant-based sources of protein are incomplete, combining different plant-based foods can create a complete protein. For example, eating rice and beans together provides all the essential amino acids that the body needs.