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GREEN PROTEIN CONCEPT

We all know the importance of protein as the precursor of hormones, muscle and many other structures in our body.  By preparing the protein this way makes it is: 1. highly digestible 2. the protein molecules are microencapsulated by the chlorophyll from the greens preventing oxidation or the protein.  Then eating just 4 ounces of protein in the way - doubles the benefit - you get twice as much protein. 3. heme-iron is created preventing anemia You can use any protein but I prefer chicken (breasts steamed) or paneer prepared at home. But one can try using lentils or eggs - I have never tried.  Leafy green that I prefer is spinach or chard. I have also used collards, kale and Brussel sprouts however they make the blend more tough or fibery. The ratio of protein to greens is 20% protein to 80% green by weight.  If you buy a bunch of organic chard - you can weight it at the store - mine are usually about 300 Gm - that means you would need 60 Gms o...