Why should you include vegetable protein in your diet?

Proteins are formed by chains of amino acids and are constantly being formed and destroyed inside the cells. Proteins are essential for the development of several vital processes, and although they are associated with meat, fish and eggs, there are multiple vegetable sources of proteins. Unlike animal proteins, vegetable proteins have important benefits.

• Lower fat (unsaturated)
• Contribute to reducing the amount of bad cholesterol
• Easier to digest
• Are found in foods that also contain fiber
• Source of vitamins and minerals
• Satiating
• Environmentally friendly

What foods supply vegetable proteins to our diet?

• Legumes: chickpeas and lentils, etc., are good options for vegetable soups, salads, hummus, etc.
• Quinoa: it is the grain with the highest protein content. It is a very nutritionally complete food, with fats, hydrates, vitamins and minerals.
• Soybean: it has a higher protein content than meat. You can include it by consuming soy drinks, tofu, tempeh or ready-made foods such as burgers, mince, spreads, etc.
• Seitan: seitan is made of high-wheat flour and is high-protein. It can be cooked in almost any way.
• Seeds: seeds, such as chia, hemp, etc., stand out for their high protein content. You can add them to juices, smoothies, yogurts or salads.
• Whole grains: change refined cereals to whole grains to get more fiber, vitamins, minerals, proteins and less carbohydrates.