#BeVegan: Add Protein Source into your Diet

Well, we all know how essential is the protein for all of us. It is an important building block of muscle, bones, blood, skin, and many other key tissues in the body. Also, the human body uses protein in many other ways including to build and repair cell tissues, aid the immune system, serve as hormones and so on.

Daily supply of due protein is imperative for a healthy life, it is even more important for bodybuilders. But the availability of protein in the foods is limited; it is even scarce for vegetarians as main sources of protein are the meats. Still, not all is lost, there are few protein sources which are fully vegetarian.

Let’s examine the top 6 Protein Sources for Vegan / Vegetarians.
Tofu
TOFU

Tofu is a good source of protein. It is alte
ative to our paneer, which is also referred to as cottage cheese. It is made from soy milk and contains all the essential amino acids making it a complete protein source. 100 gms serving of Tofu contains as many as 8 gms of protein. Studies have been found out that Tofu is effective in reducing the LDL, the bad cholesterol.

Quinoa
QUINOA

Quinoa is a superfood for the protein it carries. It is the best cereal for breakfast. One cup of cooked quinoa contains a total of 222 calories including nearly 5 gms of protein. Quinoa is also a rich source of fiber. Try incorporating it in your breakfast to meet your daily protein requirements.

Lentils and pulsesr
LENTILS AND PULSES

A survey by Harvard Health School declared that a cup of lentils provides nearly 20 gms protein and no less than 15 gms of fiber. It is conventional wisdom in India, pulses are believed to be a rich source of proteins and we make dal a part of our diet, but the way we prepare dals make it lose more than of the nutrient value.

Chickpeas
CHIKPEAS

Chickpeas are one of the best vegetarian protein sources which are greatly underutilized and undermined as a protein source. It is not only a good protein source but also full of fiber and complex carbohydrates which are essential to the body.

Chickpeas are also a rich source of folate and iron.

Needless to say, it goes well with Indian staple foods, whether it is the roti or rice.

Millets
MILLETS

Millets like jowar, ragi and bajra are dense in protein. India is the largest producer of millets since ancient times millets were a staple diet in many regions in India. These can be used as replacements for rice and wheat in the dietary system.

Millet cereals are sturdy and look bit coarse even after cooking, but adds a new texture to the diet. For those who are looking for vegetarian proteins protein sources yet don’t want to consume too many carbohydrates, millets are the best option.

Nuts
NUTS

Nuts like Almonds, walnut, cashew, pistachios and our own peanuts are usually avoided thinking that they are fatty. But the truth is, yes, they are calorie-dense foods but also contain high amount proteins and are full of unsaturated fats, which are required for good health. Limited servings of nuts a week help you to stabilize your blood sugars.

Also, these make one fuller easier helping them to curb the cravings and restrict to healthy eatery habits.read more..https://blog.neuherbs.com