Whether you are cutting back on meat and dairy products for health or moral reasons, it's good to remind ourselves that there are other forms of protein out there besides cheeseburgers, steak, and chicken satay. Check out these vegan sources.
- Tempeh: 4 ounces gives you 22g of protein
- Tofu: 1/2 cup serving equals 19.9g of protein.
- Seitan: If you eat 3 ounces, you'll have consumed 19g of protein.
- Plain soy milk: 1 cup of soymilk has 11g of protein.
- Edamame: You'll get 10g of protein by eating 1/2 a cup of these beans.
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