Jan 31, 20201 min read

Vegan and Vegetarian Protein Sources

There is a lot of debate today about the meat industry and its effect on the environment. Animal farming requires a lot of valuable resources and the emissions produced from such can be really detrimental to our planet. Whatever your thoughts may be on the matter, its important to know that we have so many other delicious options to source our protein from! Now, I know, eating meat- specifically a sizzling steak or a juicy hamburger- isn’t all about getting in that extra protein. Food is meant to be enjoyed! But, it’s important to keep in mind our own personal contributions to what’s going on on our planet and do our part to cut back on things that have the capacity to be detrimental to it wherever we can.

Whether you’re vegan or vegetarian, or just someone who wants to cut back on their consumption of animal products for whatever reason, you’re in the right place! We’ve compiled a list of delicious and nutritious alternatives to meat that are awesome sources of protein! Swapping these options into your routine a few times a week is a great way to both be sustainable and spice up some of your typical recipes!

Tempeh

19 grams of protein per 100 grams