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High protein Plant foods We need protein in our diet for good health. In our body protein  breaks down into amino acids . Amino acids  build  and repair tissues of our body, provide energy  and helps in other body functions.  Our body can not produce essential amino acids so we get them by our diet. Protein is two types- complete and incomplete protein.  A complete protein contains all essential amino acids  so-called high-quality protein.  Sources of complete protein are dairy products, fish, egg and plant foods. Sources of incomplete protein are plant foods except for soy foods, quinoa, amaranth etc. We do not get complete protein from one  source so we paired some food items to get  a complete protein. Daily protein requirements 56 gm for men,  46 gm for women,  71 gm for pregnant and nursing mothers. Lentils 25-26 gm protein per 100 gm lentils Rich source of protein and fiber. lentils Black beans 20-21 gm protein per 100 gm black beans. Rich source of