Most vegetarian protein sources don't have all the amino acids (forms of protein) found in meat.
Not exact matches
What is
most notable about soybeans is the large amount of
protein they have, making them a desirable
protein source for
vegetarians and vegans.
It's a great
protein source for
vegetarians and it mixes well with
most meals by shredding it or sprinkling it on.
The best
source of
protein for
vegetarians is 100 % whey
protein isolate, which is comprised of the purest and
most biologically available form of
protein on the planet.
Vegetarians should aim for the higher end of that range, since they may need slightly more grams of
protein coming from different plant
sources to cover their bases for all the essential amino acids we need, since
most plant foods contain only a few, whereas animal
proteins contain all nine.
Having been both
vegetarian and vegan in my past lives, I've had quite a lengthy relationship with one of the
most popular non-meat
protein sources: the mashed soybean product also known as tofu.
It may be a lot harder if you're a
vegetarian, as
most of your
sources of
protein will come from meat, but you could definitely still make it work.
Whether you're a
vegetarian looking for a complete
protein source or a wellness enthusiast who aims to support health using the
most nutrient dense foods available, consuming spirulina has never been easier, or tastier.
To lose weight when you are a complete vegan is hard, because
most of the
protein sources are not
vegetarian.
This is
most worrisome for vegans and
vegetarians who eat soy as their main
source of
protein, and for women in menopause who up their soy intake through supplements.
Now I bet
most of you are shouting «beans and rice» or «tofu» right now, and that is good, and I am VERY proud of you, but there is more to
vegetarian sources of
protein than meets the eye.