Monday, March 7, 2011

Sources of Protein While Cleansing




Nutrient Dense Super foods include the algae family: Spirulina, Blue Green algae, and Chlorella, the cereal grasses (Wheat grass, Barley Grass,etc.), Nutritional Yeast and Bee Pollen.

Also, soaked almonds can be a good source of protein while cleansing. almonds contain about 20% protein They are very high in linoleic acid (a good fat). they are also very high in vitamin E, Calcium, and contain some B vitamins. Soaking the almonds removes the enzyme inhibitors from the nuts, making them more digestible to the body. They can be added to salads, vegetables, included in smoothies, or eaten by themselves as snacks. B sure not to soak more than you can eat in a day or two and store in the refrigerator to prevent molding.

Millet is a nonglutenous grain. It is the most alkaline of the grains and the least congesting. It contains about 15% protein and has high amounts of fiber, niacin, thiamin and riboflavin, iron, magnesium, and potassium.

Quinoa is a South and Central American grain that is also high in protein, iron and calcium It also includes many of the B-vitamins and other minerals.

Amaranth is a Central American grain and is high in protein, calcium, iron and contains most of the B vitamins. It is also a good source of dietary fiber.

Sprouts including aduki, alfalfa, buckwheat, clover, fenugreek, garbanzo, lentil, mung, radish, soybean and sunflower are also great for cleansing and have 15 to 30% more protein than in their unsprouted seeds due to the conversion of carbohydrates from seeds. Sprout are also high in enzymes and many other vitamins and minerals.

Legumes and beans also have high levels of protein, but are discouraged during cleansing unless sprouted. Vegetables also contain some protein depending on the variety.

'The Cleanse Cookbook" by Christin Dreher, C.C.N., C.C.H.

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