Thursday, June 20, 2013

Best Vegetarian Food Sources of Methionine

Best Vegetarian Food Sources of Methionine


Methionine is known as the antidepressant. Your body uses a combination of Methionine and adenosine to produce SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine). SAM-e relieves depression, elevates mood, and is a powerful antioxidant.

Methionine also helps your digestive system get rid of toxins and heavy metals from the liver and arteries.

Best Vegetarian Food Sources of Methionine

Food sources high in methionine include avocado, ricotta cheese, wheat germ, whole milk, eggs, cheese, cottage cheese, and oatmeal.

You can get more than enough protein from your diet without consuming meat. The key is to have a well planned, diversified diet that includes many of the foods listed above.

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