40 Plant-Based Protein Sources (and ways to incorporate)

40 Plant-Based Protein Sources  (and ways to incorporate)

Variety is key for getting all the essential amino acids from plant proteins.

You can improve nutrient content and digestibility of plant-based proteins by soaking and sprouting.

Plant-Based Protein Sources
Plant-Based Protein Sources

SEEDS & NUTS

hempseed

chia seed

flaxseed

sesame seeds

pumpkin seeds

sunflower seeds

almonds

cashews

brazil nuts

macadamia nuts

hazelnuts

walnuts

pecans

pine nuts

*find organic & non-GMO if possible

LEGUMES & BEANS

peanuts

peas

soy* (tofu, edamame, miso, tempeh)

kidney beans

pinto beans

black beans

navy beans

butter beans

garbanzo beans

mung beans

lentils

GRAINS

buckwheat

quinoa

millet

amaranth

sorghum

rice

corn*

oats

wheat

barley

rye

wild rice

Plant-Based Protein Sources
Plant-Based Protein Sources
Plant-Based Protein Sources

9 WAYS TO INCORPORATE PLANT-BASED PROTEIN

  1. granola

  2. curry

  3. soup

  4. cold salad

  5. oatmeal & museli

  6. component of nourish bowl

  7. hummus

  8. nut & seed butters

  9. fermented soy products

9 WAYS TO INCORPORATE PLANT-BASED PROTEINS

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References

Protein and Amino Acids. USDA National Agricultural Library. Retrieved from https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/protein-and-amino-acids.

Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

Benincasa, P., Falcinelli, B., Lutts, S., Stagnari, F., & Galieni, A. (2019). Sprouted Grains: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients, 11(2), 421. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11020421

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