The American Dietetic Association acknowledges this fact and states that «Plant protein can
meet protein requirements when a variety of plant foods is consumed and energy needs are met.
How can someone on a plant based diet be protein and fiber sufficient when you say 97 % of
Americans meet protein requirements but 97 % of Americans don't meet fiber requirements.
Dear Eliran Vegh, The protein from spinach, broccoli, Kale is plenty - sufficient and of such high quality that it may be the protein - of - choice, If you are brain - washed that you need more quantity protein, (I am not convinced you do), you may add the soy - greenbeans [Edamame]... only an ounce will
easily meet your protein requirements.
Which is actually quite the challenge — particularly when it comes to
meeting protein requirements.
Meeting your protein requirement can be a little tricky once you take any and all animal products out of the equation.
You can choose to modify the program to include plant - based sources of protein such as nuts, seeds, legumes, lentils, fermented or organic soy, and plant - based protein powder to
meet your protein requirements.
Other types of fish are a healthier option for
meeting your protein requirements, but the occasional serving of shellfish is fine.
Protein powder is a high quality and super convenient way of helping
you meet your protein requirements for the day.
On a lacto - ovo vegetarian,
meeting protein requirements might also be slightly easier (but not all that much), since a serving of milk, yogurt, cheese, or eggs can typically provide 4 - 8 grams of protein.
However, if energy intake is reduced secondary to a decreased metabolic rate, or food intake, the protein to calorie ratio may need to be adjusted to
meet the protein requirement.