Can You Get Enough Protein on a Plant-Based Diet?

We’ve all heard someone say: yeah but where do vegans get their protein? Vegans and vegetarians get their protein in a lot of the same ways meat eaters do - from just about everything! Everything that’s not meat, dairy, eggs, or insects. Protein is in all food including fruits, vegetables, beans, and even bread.

Vegans come in all kinds of shapes and sizes including bodybuilders, boxers, endurance athletes - in all kinds of physical professions. There’s no need to feel like you're missing out on anything at all. Let The Vegan Kind guide you through the best, healthiest, and tastiest ways to get protein in a plant-based diet.

Plant-based alternative meats come in an array of different shapes, sizes, flavours, types, colours, and tastes. They are also designed with protein in mind! From soy packed tofu to wheat based seitan, vegan meat replacements will not only taste extremely close to their animal counterparts, but they also provide more than adequate protein and nutrition. Check out some of our favourite protein packed popular meat alternative swaps from The Vegan Kind Supermarket below.

Nuts are a fun, tasty, on-the-go snacks that are also superfoods jam-packed with essential nutrients including healthy fats and protein, yay! They are a great source of the anti-inflammatory Omega-3, and vitamin E which is good for the heart and skin. Some nuts are more protein dense than others so we’ve compiled a top 10 list for ease, yas.

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Ever-versatile seeds can be added to a large amount of plant-based meals and snacks including soups, smoothies, pasta dishes, cakes, and so much more. A fantastic source of fibre, seeds are jam-packed with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and can be enjoyed on a daily basis for a myriad of benefits including reduced blood sugar, and healthy blood pressure and cholesterol. Our top 6 superfood seeds are…

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Did you know that 100 calories worth of cooked broccoli provide a whopping 11.1g of protein? Topping even that, 100 calories of boiled sweet potato is 13.5g! So, load on those veggies, everyone! Not only are they delicious and full of essential nutrients and micronutrients, but they will also keep those biceps and buns in tip top condition all year round! You can browse our Fresh Vegetables Collection here.

A longtime pal to hungry vegetarians and vegans across the ages, legumes and beans are a cheap, yummy and satisfying protein-powered addition to any plant-based meal. Enjoy with your favourite veggie sides, add to soups, pies, and so many more delicious vegan recipes. Check out our protein league top 10 below!

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Check this round-up of best vegan protein powders in the UK, based on taste, quality of ingredients, packaging and price.

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