This 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.
In this post, I’m sharing 3 simple plant-powered swaps that can significantly boost the protein content of your meals—while also increasing fibre and other nutrients that many of us aren’t getting enough of.
Are you getting enough protein at breakfast, lunch, and dinner?
Let me know in the comments below!
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