Food: Protein From Veggie's

 

 Those of us who don't eat meat or are vegan are often asked the age old question "Where do you get your protein?".

I assume people ask as they wonder how veggies can have a balance diet without eating meat or consuming dairy products and it still surprises me today that people do not know.....

It's pretty simple....

 This may come as a shock to you meat eaters but there are other sources of protein in various plants, nuts, seeds and pulses.

So don't worry, us veggies have got it covered :-)

***Dietary Sources Of Protein And The Essential Amino Acids***

"The protein content of plant origin foods such as nuts, peas and beans (including peanuts) is very high and rivals that of meat and fish. Some vegetarians include eggs and/or dairy products as part of their protein intake. Cheese has similar levels of protein to meat and fish by weight, whilst egg is regarded as the perfect protein food for its ideal balance of amino acids.

Whether dairy products and/or eggs are included in our diet, plant foods provide a major part of protein intake. Pulses, such as quinoa, can form the basis of many types of meals and soya products such as milk, tofu, miso or ready made products like burgers and sausages are probably the most versatile source of protein. Nuts can be incorporated into breakfast and sweet or savoury dishes providing an energy-dense source of protein. Quorn^TM is a form of myco-protein – an edible fungus - and is sold in a range of different forms from mince to fillets.

Everyday foods that are normally regarded as carbohydrates such as rice and grains, pasta, breakfast cereals and bread contain significant amounts of protein and can play an important part in your intake. For example, 100g of wholemeal bread contains 9.4g of protein. Potatoes eaten in quantity also provide useful amounts of protein"
- [Source: vegsoc.org]

Happy Vegging!

 Shay x