Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Can I Get Enough Protein Eating A Plant-based Diet?


Absolutely. First of all, keep in mind that the protein requirement for humans is highest in infancy. Adults need a much smaller percentage of their calories from protein than infants do, and even infants don’t need that much.
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BUSTED! The Myth About ‘Incomplete’ Plant-Based Protein


Complete plant-based proteins do exist, and you don’t have to eat beans and rice together, or even at all, to obtain enough protein on a vegan diet. Plant-based foods are chock-full of protein, and if you’re concerned about the myth that these proteins aren’t “bio-available” or complete, then not to worry.
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How To Get Stronger On A Plant-Based Diet


Who doesn’t want to be lean, mean, and strong? By now, most of us know it’s very easy to eat a plant-strong diet and obtain enough nutrients, specifically protein, B vitamins, iron, and many others. However, for those of you that are healthy, perhaps a bit more strength is something you desire.
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Get Started On Your Plant-Based Diet Today!


At first glance, the term “plant-based diet” might seem self-explanatory—to eat a diet based on plant foods (in contrast to the standard North American diet that’s largely focused on animal-based foods). As a term, “plant-based diet” is often used interchangeably with “vegan” (a diet and lifestyle that avoids all animal products in food, cosmetics, and apparel).
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My Top 7 Sources Of Plant-Based Protein


I field this question constantly. Despite deeply ingrained but misleading conventional wisdom, the truth is that you can survive without meat, eggs and dairy. Believe it or not, you can actually thrive, and never suffer a protein deficiency.
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Monday, April 6, 2015

How To Meet Your Protein Needs Without Meat


What do you eat?! may be the question most often heard by vegetarians, as if meat is the only food group available. Obviously, as the five million thriving vegetarians in America have shown, there’s a lot to eat, without choosing meat—and they’re healthier as a result.
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Plant-based Diet 101 – A Starter Guide


From BeyoncĂ© to Ellen DeGeneres, more and more people are fueling their busy lives with plants. Whatever your inspiration, and whether your goal is weight loss, increased athletic performance, or feeling your best, you may be curious about how plant-based nutrition might fit your life. If your interest in nutrition—and especially plant-based nutrition—is ready to sprout, a little gentle nurturing can help you find your own path for why (and how) to make plant-based eating work for you.
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