How do vegans get protein?

Meat-eaters will never stop asking and vegans always get sick of hearing it: “How do you get your protein?” The image of a skinny (not to mention gangly and dread-headed) hippie has typically been the poster child of veganism. read more

If we do a few calculations we see that the protein recommendation for vegans amounts to close to 10% of calories coming from protein. [For example, a vegan male weighing 174 pounds could have a calorie requirement of 2,600 calories. read more

In addition to being vegan, these protein based powders are raw and unprocessed. Whether you are a Vegan or a Raw Foodist, you can see, you will get your fill of protein. If you’re a bodybuilder and you indulge in the theory of excessively high protein intake and caloric deficit, you can do it. read more

A couple of tablespoons of any one of these will get you 8 grams of protein. 5. Quinoa. I kinda think quinoa is God’s gift to vegans (and gluten-free peeps!), as it’s versatile, delicious and delivers about 9 grams of protein per cup. 6. Tofu. Four ounces of tofu will get you about 9 grams of protein. read more