Robert L. Johnson is the Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, an innovative business network that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies in hotel real estate investment; private equity; financial services; asset management; automobile dealerships; sports and entertainment; and video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming.
Protein is found throughout the bodyâin muscle, bone, skin, hair, and virtually every other body part or tissue. It makes up the enzymes that power many chemical reactions and the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. At least 10,000 different proteins make you what you are and keep you that way.
However, nuts, seeds, beans, and dairy products are high protein foods as well. And whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat, quinoa, barley and amaranth; and some vegetables, like avocados and sprouts, can be significant sources of protein too. Meat, dairy, and eggs are complete proteins. To get a complete protein, most grains, nuts, seeds, and vegetables have to be combined. Rice and beans or corn and beans are famous examples of complimentary proteins. It is worth noting that you don't have to get all essential amino acids in one meal.