Vegan Protein Is Easy! Here's How To Make 30 High Protein Vegan Dinners

 Vegan Protein Is Easy! Here's How To Make 30 High Protein Vegan Dinners

 

First of all, let me start by saying that there are many people who do not need to worry about getting enough protein — children, for example. I don't have any kids and therefore am not a good person to ask about this. What I do know is that my son eats a ton of plant-based foods and has never been deficient in protein. Most babies are born with an amazing ability to digest proteins found in breast milk and formula, therefore they don't need to be concerned about getting enough protein until they start eating solid food — usually between 12-18 months old (sometimes later).

One of the absurd reasons why people give for not eating enough protein is that protein does not digest very well — this is not true. I've talked about how perfect digestion can be on other blogs, but suffice it to say that getting enough good quality protein in your diet is more than possible. The fact that you eat a plant-based diet makes it easier to get the proper amounts of protein that your body needs, but for some people it may still be a struggle.

I'm going to go in order of my protein intake, which I will keep updated (below). You can see how much protein I eat (and shed) throughout the year and from week to week.

Protein is just one of the main nutrients needed by the body. The main protein sources are:

● Plant-based proteins (eggs, meat, dairy, beans, nuts) ● Animal-derived proteins (meat, poultry, fish) ● Nuts

I eat a variety of plant-based foods that contain all 3 of these types of proteins. If you want to see what I eat and examples of recipes made with these foods, please check out this post : "Healthy Eating for Beginners".

I would also like to point out that protein does not need to be eaten at every meal, especially if you are eating a healthy range of different plant-based foods. If you overload on a ton of protein all at once, that can cause problems as well. Here is a great post from the Healthy Voyager (who is amazing) about the importance of whole foods and how to get enough protein: Plant Protein Basics.

I would also like to say that it is totally possible to get your protein needs met while being on a budget as well! This is coming from someone who has only spent money on food in two countries over the last three years.

 

1. Teriyaki Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

2. Black Bean Buddha Bowl with Avocado Pesto

3. Moroccan Chickpea Patties

4. Falafel Salad in a Jar

5. Sweet Potato Tempeh Tacos

6. Lentil Tikka Masala

7. Tofu Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce & Peanuts

8. Baked Falafel with Creamy Cucumber Dip (pictured above)

9. Spanish Tofu Scramble with Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce (pictured above) 10. Roasted