Meatless meals, Leftover recipes, Cheap retirement living
Meatless meals are a good way to get adequate protein and reduce extra fats. Protein is very necessary in our diets. However, most people who consume animal products for their protein get way too much protein. Knowing the basics a diet based primarily on plant sources can provide the requirements for the body’s protein. Even if you like to eat meat, it is a good idea to have your protein from grains and vegetables in some meals. Serving several meatless meals a month is a way for budget cooking. When you are learning how to grocery shop, you will realize it is the meats than run up the register slip. Many delicious cheap recipes can be prepared by leaving out the meat. Unlike animal products, plant foods generally do not contain complete proteins. Some grains like quinoa are very high in protein and can be prepared alone. Plant foods contain certain amounts of complementary protein s that when consumed in combination with specific other complementary proteins become complete. The thinking is that as long as the right complementary proteins are consumed in the same day complete proteins will be available for the body’s needs. By using the following chart you can prepare wonderful tasting dishes and get your protein in your diet. Combine an ingredient from list 1 with an ingredient from list 2. Add a salad and rolls and you have a great meal.
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LIST 2
Most of these ingredients will help with your cheap living. I cook some of these in large quantities and have them handy for leftover recipes. This works well for retirees doing cheap retirement living. Package these items in small quantities for 1 or 2 and prepare as you need them.
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