VITAMINS – OVERCOMING PROTEIN DEFICIENCY (GENERAL INFORMATION)
Because they are so good for us, we should give much more attention to soya products. The beans contain first-class protein, as well as minerals and other vital substances. Millet proved its worth in the past when it served to satisfy our forefathers, giving them strength and energy. For this reason alone it, too, deserves to be on our table now. Over forty years ago, millet began to go out of vogue and was only used for chicken feed. More recently, however, as a result of the serious efforts being made to enrich our diet with valuable plant products, millet has begun to be revived as a food and it would be to our advantage if we used it regularly in alternation with potatoes and soya.
On travels through tropical regions in the developing countries of Africa and Asia, a frequent sight are many adults and even more children with pot-bellies and skinny limbs. This condition is generally a symptom of protein deficiency. Although it is true that pure calories, that is, carbohydrates, are often plentiful in the form of tropical fruits, and the body is able to produce its own fat, in hot countries it is very difficult to obtain sufficient protein. Because of the great heat, cattle yield less milk. It is therefore not surprising that in those areas all kinds of seeds are considered important for food. In folk museums we can also find that seeds, kernels and nuts stand out as a special feature in the nutrition of ancient peoples.
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