I may ruffle some feathers by saying this but plant protein is actually superior to animal protein in a few ways.
First, it’s also a fibre source which so many of us are actually deficient in, second, it’s packed with health-promoting plant chemicals including antioxidants and phytonutrients while being lower in saturated fat and third (I could keep going on) – it’s cheaper!
So, whether you are a plant-based eater or simply want to eat some more plants, it’s time to incorporate more of these plant proteins into your daily eating habits.
My top plant proteins are:
- Bean Pasta – 85 g – 17 G protein & 8 g fibre
- Edamame – 1 cup – 19 G protein & 8 g fibre
- Peas – 1 cup – 9 G protein & 7 g fibre
- Tofu – 8 oz – 24 g G protein & 1 g fibre
- Tempeh – 8 oz – 46 G protein & 8 g fibre
- Lentils – 1 cup – 18 G protein & 1 g fibre
- Black Beans – 1 cup – 14 G protein & 18 g fibre
- Chickpeas – 1 cup – 12 G protein & 11 g fibre
- Hemp hearts – 1/4 cup – 13 G protein & 2 g fibre
- Chia Seeds – 1/4 cup – 7 G protein & 14 g fibre
- TVP – 1/4 cup – 12 G protein & 3 g fibre
- Soy milk 1 cup – 9 G protein & 1 g fibre