It is a good thing that there are other, even better sources of protein than eggs. Soybeans, for example, are an excellent supplier of vegetable protein. In certain areas of China soybean protein is the single most important protein available to the population. The lack of animal protein from milk and meat is critical in many tropical regions. Years ago the need for protein presented a particular problem for the growing population of China. Since meat was not produced in sufficient quantity to supply over 500 million people, China’s population at that time, it became necessary to find a vegetable substitute. The soybean was selected because it is an excellent source of protein, able to take the place of animals as the prime supplier. In many parts of the world today the Chinese custom of germinating the soybean has been adopted and the resulting product, ‘bean sprouts’, has become a popular and palatable vegetable dish rich in protein.
Remember, then, that liver patients need protein too; vegetables and cereals alone are not enough. As mentioned before, milk protein, especially in the form of cottage cheese or curds, is the best protein source available in this case.
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