If you don't like animal-based protein, try this instead!
Jun 25, 2021
Let’s talk about alternate protein sources if you’re not a big fan of animal protein…
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป is the most ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ and is essential for proper metabolic health, hormonal health, and goes a long way toward building muscle mass.โฃ
One of the first things I tackle with all new clients is making sure they are eating enough protein.โฃ
Most women aren't eating enough protein and are consuming far too many processed carbohydrates.
A low protein, high sugar, highly processed food diet will leave you feeling tired, sluggish, HANGRY, and will ultimately contribute to weight gain and increased body fat.โฃ
Getting an adequate amount of protein is an essential piece to the fat loss puzzle.
However, if you're not a fan of animal protein, it may feel pretty challenging for you to actually eat enough protein throughout the day.โฃ
While it may take a little more effort for you to hit your protein goal if you’re also avoiding animal-based protein sources, I’m here to tell you it is 100% possible!
๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐:โฃ
- Watch out for the highly processed carbs that contain protein. Avoid the vegan mac n cheeses out of a box, premade meals that are loaded with chemicals, and dairy-free yogurts that are loaded with sugar
- Make sure you're supplementing with Vitamin B12 and Ironโฃ
- Make sure you're getting plenty of Omega 3’s either through your food or a supplement โฃ
- Make sure your overall nutrition plan is balanced with proper macro and micronutrients.โฃ
โฃIf you’re struggling to find alternate protein options, refer to my list above for some great alternatives . โฃโฃ
If you’re comfortable with eating eggs and dairy, you can get plenty of protein from yogurt (especially Greek yogurt), cottage cheese, and whey protein powders.โฃ
If you’re avoiding dairy, eggs, meats, and seafood, rely on high protein veggie burgers, plant-based protein powders, lentils, beans, and some of my other options above.โฃ
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