Protein consumption is inadequate in the majority of the population and many suffer from health issues due to a deficient diet. Protein is essential for building muscles, maintaining hair and skin health, hormonal regulation, and aids in many other essential functions in the body. Non-veg sources of protein are easily accessible and are digested by the body fully, unlike vegetarian and vegan sources. If you are on a vegan diet then it is important to pay attention to your macros and make sure that you are consuming enough protein. This not only prevent various diseases but also keeps hunger pangs in control. So here are some vegetarian and vegan sources of protein that you can include in your diet easily.
Soya Chunks
100 grams of uncooked soya chunks have 345 calories with 52 grams of protein, 0.5 grams total fat, 33 grams carbohydrates and 13 grams dietary fibre.
Dal and Pulses
Moong dal is low in fat content and very high on protein. In fact, moong dal is considered to be one of the best plant-based sources of protein
Nuts and Seeds
Hundred grams of pumpkin seeds contain 19 grams of protein. Besides it Chia Seeds, flaxseed, almonds and walnuts are also right in protein.
Quinoa
Quinoa is classified as a whole grain and is a good source of plant protein and fiber. One cup cooked provides about 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber.
Hummus
Since it is made of chickpea which is high in protein.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains small amounts of protein but because of its well-balanced amino acid profile, the protein in buckwheat is very high quality.
Peas
They are rich in protein, with one-half cup of cooked split peas providing 8 grams (by comparison, a large egg has 6 grams).
You can try various recipes and make them even more delicious to eat. They are also rich in many micronutrients and that makes them a great choice.
