Top Sources of Plant Protein

One common questions you get asked when you are moving towards a plant-based diet is ‘Where do you get your protein from?!’

I’m here to blow your mind and the myth. It’s largely viewed that protein only comes from animals. This is a myth! I’m here to help you find ways of replacing meat on your plate with plant-based protein that you’ll love.

Protein is essential for our bodies and it makes up over 20% of our body weight. Protein’s main components are our skin, internal organs – largely the brain and heart, muscles, eyes, hair and nails.

It’s important for our health, our brain function, recovery of muscles, cell generation and helps aid recovery from workouts. Protein is also a large player in our immune system, helping make antibodies that are required to fight infections.

Protein has so many vital roles in our body, it even helps with blood sugar regulation, energy function and fat metabolism.

There are so many plant-based foods you can eat to get all of your essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed. After reading this, hopefully it will dispel the myth and you’ll give it a go.

Here are some plant-based proteins to try that will give you more than enough protein in your diet each day. I’ve listed the protein using per 100g so its super clear what is high protein. Also you will need to consider how much you are eating of this food as well.

I haven’t listed everything but it’s a great start to show you where plant based protein comes from.

If you eat a well-balanced nutrient rich diet, it’s highly unlikely you will protein deficient.

Certain fruits and vegetables will contain more protein than others, however they all contain some protein, even if its a small amount.

This is advice only from a qualified nutritional counsellor and to be used as a guide for anyone interested in plant based proteins. Always seek advice from a medical practitioner and only stop taking medication if the doctor prescribes.