You've undoubtedly heard questions along the lines of, "How do you get enough protein if you're a vegan?" or, "What are some sources of plant-based protein?" If this is the case, there's no need to be concerned. Though protein is typically found in animal products, there are plenty of protein-rich plant-based foods as well. Here are some examples of vegan protein sources:
- Tofu
- Seitan
- Tempeh
- Soy Milk
- Almonds
- Edamame
- Beans and Legumes
- Black Beans
- Kidney Beans
- Lentils
- Chickpeas
- Seeds and Nuts
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Hemp Hearts
- Mushrooms
- Oatmeal
- Peanutbutter
... and much more!
With the above ingredients, you can prepare some incredible meals; consider Red Lentil Dal, Black Bean Burgers, Kidney Bean Chili Pot, Falafel Wraps, and more in our Recipe Database.
If you don't have the time to prepare your own meals, you may always grab a delectable substitute from your local supermarket. That's okay.
Plant-Based Protein: Everything You Need to Know
If you're looking to add more protein to your diet, you might be considering plant-based protein. Plant-based protein is a great alternative to animal-based protein, and it comes in many different forms. In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about plant-based protein! We'll cover the benefits of plant-based protein, the different types of plant-based protein, and how to incorporate plant-based protein into your diet.
What are Proteins?
Proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates are all macro nutrients that make up the body's macro nutrients. They are required for a healthy body and metabolism. Proteins function as building blocks for our bodies, whereas lipids and carbohydrates mostly act as a source of energy.
Proteins are made up of amino acids, comprised of five elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur. There are more than 100 known biological occuring amino acids that can be found in protein. Nutrinonally interesting are 23 of them, from the categroy of α-amino acids, which make up the building blocks of protein.
They are categorized as either essential or non-essential. Essential amino acids cannot be produced by the body, so we must get them from our diet. Non-essential amino acids can be produced by the body, but we still need to get them from our diet in order to maintain a healthy protein balance.
