A vegan diet can be one of the healthiest choices, but it does require some care and feeding.
It’s easy to get enough protein on a vegan diet, but it does take some attention to detail—and generally a lot of beans!
Protein requirements vary by gender, body size, age and activity level, but a ballpark for many is about 50 grams per day.
Ever wonder what that looks like? I did!
The picture above is what 50 grams of plant-based protein looks like. And here are the details:
- 2 cups kale: 4 grams
- 2 cups spinach: 2 grams
- 1 cup quinoa: 8 grams
- 1 cup beans: 16 grams
- 1/2 cup tofu: 10 grams
- 28 gm almonds: 6 grams
- 1 slice sprouted bread: 4 grams
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