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NO MEAT? NO PROBLEM! Plant food protein secrets BY SANITARIUM HEALTH & WELLBEING
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1. PISTACHIOS – 30G HANDFUL = 6G These tasty little morsels are the perfect package, providing the awesome combination of plant protein, iron and zinc—important nutrients if you are on a vegetarian diet. Pistachios and almonds have the most protein of all nuts, with just one handful containing 6 grams. 2. SOY BEANS – 150G (1 CUP) (COOKED) = 20.2G Soy beans knock it out of the park when it comes to protein. They contain all nine essential amino acids and the amount of protein they provide per serve is almost as much as meat. What’s even better, you’ll gain the benefits no matter whether you eat soy beans in their pod or in the foods
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When it comes to getting enough protein, there’s an abundance of plant foods that deliver a protein punch. Protein is important for growth, tissue repair and recovery from exercise. It’s made up of smaller parts called amino acids. There are 20 amino acids that we need for good health— known as “essential” amino acids. Our bodies can make 11 and the other nine need to come from our food. Some foods provide a few essential amino acids; others provide them all. If you eat a wide variety of food you’ll be sure to get the protein you need. The average man and woman needs about 64 grams or 46 grams per day respectively, but most people exceed their daily protein target. Here are three surprising sources of protein:
