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Essential amino acids are those amino acids we cannot make in the body but must get through the foods we eat. By consuming a diet with meat or animal byproducts, we can ensure that we get a diet complete with all the essential amino acids. Plant products are incomplete proteins, so people who consume vegetarian diets must be careful to eat a variety of plant products such as a combination of legumes and grains to make sure they get all of the essential amino acids.
