5 best protein sources for vegetarians and vegans. Will be enough for the body !

One of the major concern about vegetarian vegan diet is that they may lack sufficient intake of protein. But busting this myth, many experts revealed that a well planned vegetarian diet can provide one with all the nutrients. There are several plant foods that contain high amount of protein as compared to other vegetarian or vegan foods. High protein diet is very important to promote muscle strength with fat loss. Athletes or people who have more intense physical required to take a good amount of protein in their diet. So coming out with 10 plan foods that contain high amount of protein and can help you.

• Tofu, Tempeh 

Tofu , Tempeh are just the form of soybean and it’s milk. Soybeans are considered a whole source of good protein. This means that the product derived from it will also contain a good amount of protein and essential amino acids. Tofu is made from bean curds pressed together in a similar process as of cheese making. On the other hand, tempeh is produced by cooking and slightly fermenting mature soybeans. Both tofu and tempeh can be used in a variety of products and recipes to increase nutritional content of the recipe.


• Lentils 

Since older times, lentils are considered to be one of the best protein sources. About one cooked Cup of lentils contain 18 grams of protein. Meanwhile, lentils also contain a prominent amount of slow digesting carbohydrates. Fibre present in lentils is a favourite food content for good bacteria in your colon and that promote healthy gut.

• Hempseed 

Hempseed is another derivation from Cannabis sativa plant or commonly known as marijuana plant. Keeping its notorious uses aside hempseed are a good source of plant protein. Although hemp seed is not so well known like others it, but it contains about 10 grams of complete digestible protein in 28 grams of content. Studies reveal that, the type of fats mainly found in hempseed reduce inflammation.


• Green Peas 

Green peas, being a leguminous plant contains a good amount of protein and other amino acids. About a Cup of cooked green peas contain 9 grams of protein. Not only this a serving of green pea can cover your 25% of fibre, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, Thiamine and folate daily requirement of the body.

• Amaranth and Quinoa 

Amaranth and quinoa are one of the ancient gluten free grains. They do not grow from grasses like other cereal grains do. Because of this fact only, they are sometimes considered as pseudo cereals too. These both grains can provide up to 10 grams of protein in per cooked cup. Meanwhile quinoa and amaranth are the good source of complex carbohydrates, fibres, Iron, manganese, phosphorus and magnesium.

So if you are a vegan or vegetarian no problem, then also you can complete your protein requirements.

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