Whether you’ve been a lifelong vegan or your dietitian wants you to have more plant based meals, getting enough protein in your diet can be a little tough. While it’s true that animal meat is packed with protein, there are plenty of ways to get enough when going veg. Protein helps you build and maintain muscle mass, keeps you full and is a building block for many parts of your body. Below are some plant based protein sources for you aspiring plant eaters:
| Soybeans (edamame) | 18g (1 cup) |
| Tofu | 8-15g (3 oz) |
| Lentils | 9g (½ cup, cooked) |
| Beans | ~7g (½ cup) |
| Almonds, Cashews | 5-6g (¼ cup) |
| Chia seeds | 6g (2 tbsp) |
| Spinach | 3g (½ cup, cooked) |
| Peanut butter | 7g (2 T) |
| Hummus | 5g (¼ cup) |
| Tempeh | 10g (4 oz) |
And here are some great Trader Joe’s products that work well as a vegetarian protein:
Dr. Praeger’s California Veggie Burgers
Classic Hummus
Fat Free Refried Beans
Melodious Blend
Firm Tofu
Organic 3 grain Tempeh
Trader Joe’s Organic Lentil Vegetable Soup
