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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
In a world with diverse cuisines, vegan foods are in the limelight. Going vegan or adopting a vegan lifestyle in itself is a personal choice.
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We can call it an eating style instead of a vegan diet. Diet trends come and go, but adopting this style will be your new eating style for a healthy life.
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Going vegan or turning vegan means eliminating food products that originated from animal sources, such as milk and its products, honey, meat, and eggs.
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As we are eliminating these foods, it is important to meet our nutrient requirements, especially protein, as most of the foods eliminated are significant sources of it.
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Plenty of plant-based sources can be included in one's routine to meet the requirements. Let's have a look at some of them.
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Lentils are a staple food for most of us and a significant protein source. They come in many different types, such as yellow gram, pigeon peas, moong beans, and split peas, and can also be consumed in various forms, like soups, salads, dal tadka, etc.
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Nuts are protein powerhouses, and they also contain fibre, magnesium, and Vitamin E. Nuts work best as a type of snack, but they can also be a delicious addition of flavour to your food as a crunchy topping to your protein-rich salad, soups, etc.
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Tofu is a lean vegetable protein made from soybeans. It is naturally gluten-free and an extremely popular plant-based product, making it one of the best vegan protein sources.
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Plant protein powder is a good way to meet your nutritional requirements. The market is flooded with them; you will find pea protein isolate, soy protein isolate, or a blend like pea and brown rice protein.
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Going vegan is a personal choice and a lifestyle change one makes with full commitment. One thing that requires attention is protein intake, but we've got you covered; include these foods daily to fulfil your requirements.
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