Plant Based Protein

Whether you are a Vegan, vegetarian or just someone who eats a health conscious diet, it is vital to get enough protein in your daily diet especially if you are an active person. Why? All living cells use amino acids (protein) for growth and repair. Protein is like the building block of all living things. A lot of people are shocked to find out that plant-based food contain just as much, if  not more in some cases of protein, than meat.  It’s not just the protein levels that are great in plants, but they contain a lot less saturated fats, as well as lots of other essential nutrients.  Try adding some of these plant based sources of protein into your diet!

Vegetables
Avocado
Broccoli
Spinach
Kale
Peas
Sweet Potato
Mushroom
Sprouts
Parsley
Cabbage

Legumes
Soybeans
Lentils
Beans (Pinto, Kidney, Black, Chickpeas)
Tofu
Tempeh

Nuts
Cashews
Seasame Seeds
Walnuts
Pistachios
Almonds
Nut butters – peanut, almond & cashew (natural organic, not the sugary kind)
Pumpkin Seeds

Non-Dairy Milk
Soy
Almond
 
Grains
Quinoa
Amaranth
Wheat Germ
Brown Rice
Oat Bran
Oatmeal
Sprouted grain products

Supplements
Spirulina
Chlorella
Hemp Powder
Pea Protein Powder
Rice Protein Powder
Maca

Keep an eye out on FTTB for more high protein plant-based recipes coming soon! 

xxFox&Bear