Protein Sources

Have you ever wondered how to incorporate quality protein sources into your diet without always choosing animal sources?

Some of the best vegetarian sources are:

Almonds, bananas, bean sprouts, brown rice, quinoa, garlic (raw), peas, parsley, rye flour, walnuts, apricots, barley, black beans, cashews, flaxseed, lentils, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, spinach, whole wheat flour. 

A couple of tips:
1. Adding garlic to your vegetables while cooking will improve nutrient and protein absorption.
2. Protein should only make up 15 - 20% of your diet daily. Carbs 65%, Fats 15 - 20% (good fats though - more on that to come)

If you eat a variety off all of these protein sources during the week you will have no problem with getting in all of the 8 essential amino acids and more.

 I do recommend whenever possible to choose organic foods from local growers and farmers.

Cheers, Monica Frost, RHN