Where do vegans get protein: nutritionists have revealed their secrets

25.02.2024 16:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:26

When vegan, it can be difficult to find replacement protein and other nutrients.

In this article, we will tell you where you can get protein from when being vegan or vegetarian.

Where do vegans get their protein

Lentils, beans, peas and chickpeas are excellent sources of protein.

Use them as side dishes or in soups. In addition, don't forget about bean dishes. For example, hummus, falafel, lentil cutlets.

In addition, vegans and vegetarians use soy protein as a substitute, which contains a full range of amino acids.

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No less useful are other proteins that are well absorbed by the body.

For example, these can be pumpkin and sesame seeds, spinach, broccoli and some grains.

For example, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, flax seeds, wheat.

Luckily, you can choose from a huge list of plant-based alternatives: soy milk, almond milk, tofu, tempeh, edamame, spirulina, soy meat, hemp protein.

Foods rich in the minerals zinc, copper and silicon include pumpkin seeds, cocoa, sesame seeds, spinach, almonds, cashews, chickpeas, oats, lentils, sunflower seeds, chard, shiitake mushrooms and figs.

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Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource