What do monks rely on to supplement protein?
For the average monk. It is mainly divided into three branches. Southern monks, Tibetan monks, and Han monks. Only monks in the Han Dynasty are not allowed to eat meat. There are three standards for Buddhist monks in Han Dynasty: vegetarian, monk's clothing and celibacy. ) So how can this kind of monks supplement protein? In fact, most kinds of beans are rich in protein. Soybeans and their products are used instead of meat. The staple food is mixed with some miscellaneous beans, and fresh beans and vegetables are often eaten. In addition, eating a handful of nut seeds every day can easily meet the needs. The average protein content of beans is 20%, which is the same as that of lean meat, especially soybean, which is about 30-40%. After processed into yuba and bean curd skin, the content of protein is close to that of beef jerky (45%). ? The protein content of nuts is mostly 12~22%, and the protein content of some oilseeds is relatively high, with peanut kernel accounting for 25% and pumpkin kernel and watermelon kernel approaching 35%. Although the protein content of cereals is low, about 7~ 12%, as a staple food, about half of protein comes from cereals. Buckwheat, naked oats, quinoa, of which protein is the highest among cereals.