I spent some time trying to convince someone (probably vegetarian) that 
there are NO proteins in zuccini, beans etc., that they are in fact rich 
in amino acids which are components of proteins.

Was I wrong? Do beans really have muscles?

William



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>> Hi Jim...I'm relatively new around here and mostly lurk.  But you have  
>> piqued my curiosity...what is a "foreign protein?" Thanks.
>> BarbF
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> Hi Barb and welcome.  "Foreign proteins" are those such as gluten from wheat, barley, rye or casein from milk that we humans have only very recently consumed. 
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