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magnesium, and helps protect the bone selenium).
structure. The calcium and phosphorus present in
• Wheatgerm beans helps maintaining the bone structure.
Though removed from processed wheat
grains, this is a very nutritious part of
the kernel, rich in folate, magnesium,
multivitamins and zinc. As such, it is a very
goodanti-oxidant.
Dairy
• Soy milk
Not only is it a rich source of vegetable
protein, it also as large quantities of calcium
and Vit D, almost as much as Cow’s milk.
• Kefir
Lentils and legumes A fermented drink made from cows milk,
• Lentils it’s similar to yoghurt, just thinner in
Well known fact- lentils are some of the consistency. It can also be prepared with
best vegetarian sources of protein. A cup coconut or rice milk.
of lentils will provide almost 18Gms of It retains the benefits of milk and is rich
protein, which helps in weight loss and in protein, calcium and multi vitamins; it’s
control. also a good probiotic.
They are also very rich in iron, zinc, • Yogurt
magnesium and multi vitamins, making Yogurt is one of thehealthiest foods
them amazinganti-oxidants. Thefolate available. Not only is it rich in protein and
content helps pregnant women carry babies calcium, it also as a probiotic effect which
to term and protects babies from neural protects the intestines and replaces the
deficits. destroyed bacterial layer found in them.
Being good sources of phytochemicals, Greek yogurt is also a good alternative,
they could protect against systemic with almost twice the protein content as
diseases like diabetes and cancer. theregular one.
• Black beans
These are known for their high fibre and
protein levels, and ideal options for weight
loss. They prevent or reduce hair fall.
They prevent constipation and may have
anti neoplastic properties, imparted by
the selenium black beans contain (they
are one of the very few foods that contain
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