Plant Proteins Rock!

Lots of people wonder where I, as a vegan, get my protein.  Instead of being one big chunk of recognizable protein like say for instance, a steak, my protein is spread out in each meal and scattered throughout the day so that by the time the day’s over, I’ve scored all my protein points~

Rest assured, there are delicious ways to fill this nutritional requirement without hurting animals. In fact, plant protein is by far easier on your digestive system than meat is. Even better? Plant based sources of protein almost always contain fiber! Betcha meat won’t help ya poop! Also a fun bonus: no risk of Mad Cow Disease!
Another reason I skip the meat is that it’s an “aging food” and has great potential to fuel cancer.

So, stock up everyday with at least 35-40% of your individual body weight in grams of protein per day. This means that since I’m 105 pounds, I make sure that I consume 37-42 grams per day. You may have to scribble down your amounts for a while everyday, but it is so worth it. And after a few weeks, you’ll probably become a pro!

Here’s my list I compiled a long time ago to help me keep a wide variety of proteins, that way I don’t get bored.  www.vegweb.com is a sweet source of recipes too–just type in key words and watch the flood gates open!
Lentils (red, brown or green, bulk isle or in the soup, rice, pasta section)
Wraps, soups, casseroles, pate, loaf…
Sprouted seeds* (refrigerated produce section, rinse well, use in 3 days)

Salad or burger topping, sandwiches…

Sprouted Beans *(refrigerated produce section, rinse well, don’t overcook)

Stir frys, veggie medley, in soup like crackers…

Split peas (bulk, green and yellow)

Soups, hearty chili, unmashed in mashed potatoes, sandwich spread, casseroles…

Beans (pinto, garbanzo, black, adzuki, lima, great northern, etc…canned is easiest, always rinse well, or bulk isleà soak overnight in water.  Drain then boil. Could take 1-2 hours though if using dried beans.)
Casseroles, burritos, fajitas, rice n’ beans, dips, pot pies…

Nuts (Bulk aisle. Great examples include: Almonds, brazil, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, etc.raw if possible so the oils are not ruined.)

Snacks, trail mix, granola bars, crust, patties, french toast…

Seeds (Bulk. Sunflower, pumpkin, flax seed ground up, sesame, etc.)

Fillings (peppers, rice, pie topping) Salad toppings…

Nut and Seed Butters (by the peanut butter. Cashew, Hemp, Tahini (Fancy name for Sesame seed butter) Almond butter, etc…)

Sauces, sandwich spread, toast, batters, gravies…

Green Bars and Food Bars (Organic Food Bar, Vega Bars, Clif Bars now and then for variety, etc.)
Hemp Protein Powder (awesome for traveling, quick perfect protein)
DON’T eat A SUGAR without A PROTEIN on a regular basis!