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(Where do you get) proteins (?)

It was once believed that vegetarians (and vegans) need to combine sources of protein at every meal to get "complete protein." Now, we combine protein with each meal is not required. In their statement of plans Vegetarian, The American Dietetic Association states that:

"Plant protein can meet requirements in a variety of plant foods are consumed and energy needs are met. Research indicates that an assortment of plant foods eaten during a day can provide all essential amino acids and ensure nitrogen retention and proper use of adult health, and complementary proteins should not be consumed the same meal. "

When I became vegan in 1988, the most common question I got was: "Where do you get your protein? There are now about 20 years since the protein in a vegan diet is determined to be a non-issue by researchers in nutrition. Yet today, one of the most common questions I see is: "Where do you get your protein?

The more things change, the more they remain the same.

Experts recommend that adults eat vegans 0.4 g protein per day for every pound of healthy body weight.1 Recommendations for younger are vegan: 2

Recommendations of protein for vegans young age
(Years) Female
(Grams / day) Men
(Grams / day) 1 - February 18 to 19 18 to 19 February - March 18 to 21 18 to 21 April - June 26 to 28 7-10 26-28 31-34 31-34 11-14 51-55 50-54 15-18 50-55 66-73

The plant foods highest in protein are legumes (beans, peanuts, soy products like tofu) and nuts, cereals and vegetables, but also contribute significant amounts.

Protein Content of Common Protein Foods serving vegan (g) of soy protein powder Naturade 1 / 3 cup 23 grams of soy protein powder-free Naturade third cup 22 g 3 oz 22.5 seitan tofu 1 / 2 cup 10 to 20 dogs Veggie / burger 1 6-18 * 3 oz tempeh 15.5 soy * 1 / 2 cup textured soy protein 14.3 1 / 2 cup soy milk 1 November May to October cup lentils * 1 / 2 cup peanut butter 8.9 2 tablespoons chickpeas * 8 1 / 2 cup refried beans 7.5 * 1 / 2 cup sunflower seeds 6.9 1 / 4 cup 6.2 Oatmeal 1 cup of Instant brown rice 1 cup 5.9 * 5 * 1 cup broccoli 4.6 potatoes, cooked 1 medium 4.5 walnuts 1 / 2 oz (7 halves) 4.3 white rice * 1 cup almonds 1 4.1 / 2 oz (12 kernels) 3 Kale 1 cup 2.5 Taco shell 1 medium carrot 1 med 1 0.6 * cooked

USDA National Nutrient Database for protein or other nutrients in foods.

It is not too hard to meet the protein needs on a vegan diet

You can see on these meal plans vegal that it is not too difficult to meet protein requirements with a vegan diet.

Here are some more links of proteins that might interest you:

• Response to the CCF protein Youth Vegan
• How do I get soy protein plant without eating? Vegans might not meet the protein needs if ...

Vegans can not meet their protein needs, resulting in loss of muscle mass and / or reduced immunity, if:

• Food intake does not meet the energy requirements as in cases of anorexia nervosa, depression, poverty, lack of appetite due to illness, three or diet.
• Plant foods richer in protein are not included in sufficient quantities. This can occur when:
  • Most foods consumed are low in protein, fast foods like French fries, potato chips and soda.
  • Proteins are considered as unimportant and foods rich in protein to prevent or more (as in some frui.