By: Elizabeth Katsion, Student Nutritionist One of the biggest perceived drawbacks of a vegetarian diet is the lack of protein. However eating enough plant-based protein is surprisingly easy. Here are 5 plant sources that contain higher amounts of protein then you may have previously realized. 1. White Beans: 17 g per 1 cup serving 2. Peanuts: 9 g per 1/4 cup serving 3. Guava: 4 g per 1 cup serving (The highest fruit source of protein!) 4. Quinoa: 7 g per 1/4 cup serving 5. Cottage Cheese: 11 g per 4 oz. serving Coupling multiple plant sources together can create a meal with equal levels of protein to a traditional meat eaters meal, as seen below. By combining the high protein beans with quinoa, and a side salad of kale and spinach you can achieve a meal with more protein then a meal based around meat! Additionally, the meal on the left has higher levels of vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium. It's easier then you may think to achieve your daily protein goals on a vegetarian diet!
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