Plant-Based Protein

Don't let their small size fool you: Grains are rich in iron, calcium and B vitamins but also packed with protein!

You may be wondering how it's even possible to get enough protein without animal products in your diet. For most of our lives, we are constantly led to believe that the best (and only) sources of protein are animal-derived, such as meat, poultry, fish, and dairy. So where...

The more you learn about quinoa, the more you realize there's every good reason to add this whole grain to your diet. Not only is it a complete source of plant-based protein, but it can also help stabilize blood sugar, a key benefit when the goal is weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight.     W...

Adopting a plant-based diet often comes with that age-old question: Where do you get your protein? You quickly learn that plants have plenty of protein, especially legumes, soy, and foods like tofu that are derived from plants. There are many sources of protein aside from animal products. As simple as ...

You just crushed your workout and now are in search of the best post-workout foods that will help you build muscle, have energy, and promote your recovery.  While you may have had a great vegan pre-workout meal, you will also need to refuel after work out with a healthy mix of carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, and more. What are the best ve...

If you are plant-based, you likely have heard the question “How do you get your protein without meat or dairy?” As a plant-based dietitian, I have certainly had that question asked of me, many times. And if you're thinking about going plant-based chances are it's the most pressing question you have. We have...

We all want to build lean muscle tone from the workouts we do at the gym, but according to a new study, the timing of when to eat protein matters, since our bodies metabolize different macronutrients at different times of the day. The findings lend credence to the idea that the timing of food is important, especially when it comes to building lean muscle mass. ...

Whether you want to get lean or build strong muscle, protein is the buzzword that everyone (gym-goers, cyclists, and bodybuilders alike) is obsessed with. Most people wonder: Can you build muscle on a plant-based diet, and how much protein do you need? The...

The first question people ask when you tell them you are vegan or eat a plant-based diet is ‘Where do you get your protein?’ The average American diet has led most of us to believe that we have to eat meat to get enough protein in our diet, but that is simply not the case...

How many times have you been asked, “So where do you get your protein?” after you tell someone that you're vegan, vegetarian, or plant-based? It’s a myth that meatless eaters don’t get enough protein in their diets since you can get plenty of protein in your day from plant foods...