11 Vegan Protein-Rich Foods You Should Include in Your Diet

Do you need more protein? you are looking for vegan protein for building strong muscles, then include these 11 vegan protein-rich foods in your daily diet.

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11 Vegan Protein-Rich Foods You Should Include in Your Diet

Protein isn't just a way to build muscle and body mass, but it also happens to be an integral part of our body, helping to build and repair our cells.

The human body needs protein to function properly and satisfy its hunger. Protein gives us energy and supports our immune system while at the same time maintaining fluid concentration in the blood.

On average, we need about 50-120 g of protein daily, depending on our body weight and level of activities.

Now, the question is - Are You Taking Your Daily Protein? If not, you should start now.

And don't worry, drinking a protein shake or taking scoops of protein powder every day isn't the only way to meet your needs. There are other, healthier foods that you can give your body all the proteins it needs while keeping a tab on the weight.

Today, we'll talk about the best, all-natural protein-rich foods to include in your diet.

1

Nuts

Nuts, including dry fruits like almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc. are also a very good source of protein. Each 100 g of raw peanuts has 26 g of protein.

2

Greek Yogurt

Each cup of Greek yogurt is said to have about 15 g of protein, which is more than you'll get with any other type of yogurt.

3

Quinoa

Quinoa is rich in a lot of essential nutrients such as vitamins, calcium and various other minerals. A single cup of Quinoa can give you about 8 g of protein.

4

Lentils

Lentils are one of the vegetable products with the highest protein value. Each cup of lentils, raw or cooked, will give you 18 g of protein.

5

Beans

Beans of all kinds, including Chickpeas, Kidney beans, and Lima beans are a good source of protein.

6

Spirulina

Spirulina is an algae (alga) which is also very rich in protein (about 30 g per 100 g). Due to its excellent nutritional profile, Spirulina helps reduce weight and improve overall gut health.

7

Vegetables

If you're on a strict vegan diet, you should consider including as many green and leafy vegetables to your diet as possible. Besides lentils and beans, vegetables are also a very good source of protein and other minerals that your body needs on a daily basis.

Some of the best vegetable options to consider include Edamame, Green peas, Asparagus, Broccoli, Spinach, Brussels sprouts, etc.

Alternatively, you can take 1 scoop of Vegan Pro everyday either in shake form or with other foods to meet your daily protein requirements. Each scoop of Vegan Pro contains about 20 g of pure plant-based protein.

8

Chlorella

Chlorella is pure protein (50–60%), containing all the nine essential amino acids. It cannot be consumed/digested in the raw form, and therefore, is available in the form of supplements.

9

Hemp Seeds

It is a plant-based food, which contains about 11 g of protein per 30 grams. Moreover, the protein present in hemp seeds is known to contain all the essential amino acids.

10

Cottage Cheese

Each cup of low-fat cottage cheese contains about 28 g of protein, which is nearly 1/3rd of your daily requirement. Besides, it's low in carbs.

You can take your cottage cheese for breakfast with fresh fruits or even for ready-to-eat lunch, as per your convenience.

11

Soybean

Being a vegetarian, I could not avoid this one. Soybean, or soya bean, is one of the healthiest foods for vegans, as it contains about 36 g of protein per 100 g.

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