Put down that chicken and Greek yogurt – here are some healthy vegan post-workout snacks that are high in protein, easy to make and oh-so-delicious!
If every vegan got a penny each time they were asked “where do you get your protein?”, we’d be running the world by now. Well, almost.
This huge misconception that protein is a food group made up of dairy products, meat, fish and eggs has been debunked numerous times – many experts, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, agree that a sensible vegan diet can provide anyone, no matter their stage of life, with all the nutrients they need.
Amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein, originate from plants, and we can just skip the “middle animal” by going straight to that source.
Contrary to popular belief, protein is ubiquitous in plant-based foods, and vegans rarely struggle to get enough in their diet.
Every whole, unrefined plant-based food contains some amount of protein, and on a sensible vegan diet that includes all of the 5 main food groups, it’s hard to miss the daily recommendations of protein.