Is meat is the only source of protein in diet, what are the other protein rich plant sources?
Food from Animals is a good source of proteins, but it doesn't mean that plan source can not provide adequate proteins for our bodies. We can use plan source for proteins that is locally available, affordable and palatable. Among these good source include pea, beans, lentils, Nuts and Seeds, Nut Butter, Peanuts and etc. But in wider community and some times including health care workers meat and egg are considered as the only rich source of proteins. Thus, addressing the this issue with good behavioral change communication and nutrition education will be mandatory.
There are lot of protein products from plants. All kind of pulses, chick peas and all kind of other beans just to name a few...
various omega sources like Linseed etc
- Eggs. Eat your eggs however you like them prepared.
- Nut butter. Consider eating toast with almond butter, which is packed with protein and heart-healthy fats.
- Steel-cut oatmeal. Try making these no-bake protein bars.
- Green vegetables. These include spinach, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and green peas. (Peas are technically legumes, but most us think of them as vegetables.)
- Nuts and seeds. For healthy snacks, reach for unsalted nuts like almonds or cashews, and try adding chia seeds to granola or oatmeal.
- Beans. There are so many varieties of beans—black beans, kidney beans, lima beans, chickpeas (hummus, anyone?), and more—that can be added to soups or chili, served as a healthy side dish, or eaten as a traditional combo with rice.
- Soy products. Soybeans and tofu are good examples.
Legumes are rich in protein
Vegetarians can take beans, peas which are all from plant.
Plant based protein such as soya is a valuable source of protein.
Legumes are also high in plant protein.
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