Protein Without Meat
Are you eating less meat? Worried that you’re not getting enough protein? Did you know that eating a variety of protein rich plant-foods each day will give your body all the protein it needs for good health?
Plant Protein Powerhouses
Nuts, seeds, legumes and grains are all good sources of plant protein. Soy protein in particular is a high quality plant protein that provides all of the essential amino acids we need. The key is to eat a range of protein containing plant-foods daily to make sure you have the right balance.
Tasty Plant Protein Ideas
- Tofu is delicious and there’s plenty of ways to serve it, try:
- Thread tofu cubes on skewers with capsicum, pineapple and courgette. Marinate for an hour in a mixture of soy sauce, crushed garlic and ginger then barbeque.
- Pre-marinated tofu is perfect for Asian dishes and is available from most supermarkets in a wide variety of flavours, including Thai, Japanese and Malaysian.
- Enjoy a fruit smoothie based on soymilk – a combination of banana, berries and honey is divine.
- Snack on a small handful of nuts each day, or sprinkle some on a stir-fry or salad.
- Start the day with a wholegrain breakfast cereal, for example, natural muesli with plenty of nuts and seeds, topped with fresh fruit, served with soymilk or yoghurt.
- Combine a can of rinsed chickpeas, 100 grams of rocket, 1/2 a cup of semi-dried tomatoes and 1sliced avocado in a salad bowl. Dress with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and a dash of wholegrain mustard and enjoy. Or if you would prefer, use a pre-prepared salad dressing from your fridge.