Plant Based diets
Protein for weight loss on a plant based diet
Protein is a well researched part of successful weight loss.
Studies show greater weight loss, fat mass loss, and preservation of lean mass while consuming adequate amounts of protein in the diet.
During weight loss, higher protein diets preserve lean body tissue, another key factor in long-term optimal fat to muscle ratio. This was true with meals that contained at least 25 grams of protein in one serving.
During weight loss, higher protein diets preserve lean body tissue, another key factor in long-term optimal fat to muscle ratio. This was true with meals that contained at least 25 grams of protein in one serving.
Getting the same muscle-preserving benefits from a plant-based meal is possible on a vegetarian diet. Here are some of your best options.
1. High protein white beans. White beans contain almost 18 grams of protein per serving, while other beans can range from 9-18 grams.
2. Quinoa, teff, and amaranth are protein powerhouses averaging 8-10 grams of protein per serving. Make sure to soak and cook these naturally gluten-free " seed" grains well to unlock their micro and macronutrient potential and render them easy to digest.
3. Pumpkin seeds yield around 9 grams of protein per serving, and pumpkin seed protein yields 19 grams of protein! Pumpkin seeds are also rich in zinc and omega 3s which are also only found in fish and meat.
4. Lentils have 9 grams of protein per serving, which is even more than one egg. Most people find sprouted lentils easy to digest.
5. Hemp seeds have 6 grams of protein and are very easy to throw into a smoothie, or on a salad.
1. High protein white beans. White beans contain almost 18 grams of protein per serving, while other beans can range from 9-18 grams.
2. Quinoa, teff, and amaranth are protein powerhouses averaging 8-10 grams of protein per serving. Make sure to soak and cook these naturally gluten-free " seed" grains well to unlock their micro and macronutrient potential and render them easy to digest.
3. Pumpkin seeds yield around 9 grams of protein per serving, and pumpkin seed protein yields 19 grams of protein! Pumpkin seeds are also rich in zinc and omega 3s which are also only found in fish and meat.
4. Lentils have 9 grams of protein per serving, which is even more than one egg. Most people find sprouted lentils easy to digest.
5. Hemp seeds have 6 grams of protein and are very easy to throw into a smoothie, or on a salad.
Plant-Based food can also be tasty
If you are not a vegan, I recommend adding high protein Greek yogurt, pasture eggs, and grass-fed whey protein which will get you between 10-24 grams of protein per serving.
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