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Not sure how to get protein as a vegan?<\/strong> It’s actually really reasy! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Credit: Christopher Shoebridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

vegan protein<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s a common myth that we need meat to get enough protein, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. There may be a lot of protein in meat, but that doesn\u2019t mean that it doesn\u2019t exist anywhere else. It does! And vegans simply do what elephants, bison and rhinos do. We go straight to the source \u2013 plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While protein is an essential macronutrient, protein deficiency is not a concern for most of the UK population. That said, it\u2019s important to be aware of what plant-based foods are protein-rich, and to include a variety of plant-based proteins in your meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

what is protein?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are 20 amino acids that make up protein and our bodies are able to make most of these themselves. However, there are nine that we need to get from food, and these are known as essential amino acids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual vegan foods contain most of these, but there are two that we need to be more aware of – lysine and methionine. Typically, cereals such as rice and wheat are lower in lysine, and legumes like beans, pulses and peas are lower in methionine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By ensuring you\u2019re eating a balanced diet that includes both cereals and legumes, you\u2019ll be getting all of the essential amino acids you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VEGAN PROTEIN SOURCES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So where do vegans get protein? Here are some of the best vegan protein sources you can include in your diet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n