{"id":8310,"date":"2017-05-02T13:41:50","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T10:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.digital.biz.tr\/?p=8310"},"modified":"2023-06-20T14:31:17","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T11:31:17","slug":"where-do-you-get-your-protein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/blog\/where-do-you-get-your-protein\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Do You Get Your Protein?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you\u2019re a vegan, you have probably heard this question a million times by now. Where do we get our protein? Well, from plants, where we get all other nutrients as well! There are PLENTY of plant-based protein sources to keep us more than covered as far as our recommended protein intake goes. Here are some of the most important ones:<\/p>

  1. Flaxseeds:<\/strong> Not only are they high in protein, they also contain Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Sprinkle them whole on your salad or grind them into a powder to camouflage their presence, enjoy the varied benefits of this wonder seeds whichever way you like!<\/li>
  2. Chia seeds:<\/strong> Just like their flax brothers, chia seeds are also high in protein and Omega-3. Besides, they can absorb water, becoming chia gels, making them all the more delightful. They lend themselves to a variety of forms and can be consumed dry on salads or soaked in juices, smoothies, or on their own in the form of a pudding!<\/li>
  3. Pumpkin seeds:<\/strong> These are not only great sources of protein, but magnesium too, which plays an important role in the nervous system. Top your salads with these beauties or munch a few as a snack, either way, they\u2019ll do you plenty of good!<\/li>
  4. Sunflower seeds:<\/strong> And in the glorious line-up of seeds, sunflower seeds shine as rich sources of protein that are also anti-inflammatory! Just like the other seeds, they can be sprinkled on salads or can be ground into a flour.<\/li>
  5. Sprouts:<\/strong> This is a huge rainbow of choices, from mung beans, to chickpeas, to black eyed peas and alfalfa. These, when sprouted, pack a power punch of protein and can be consumed as part of a salad or as a side accompaniment to any meal, really. They taste great and do great things for your body!<\/li>
  6. Nuts:<\/strong> Nuts are great powerhouses of nutrition, carrying protein, minerals, Vitamin E and healthy fats. They are a great option for a healthy snack, but they can also be made into a variety of interesting dishes! Blend them into nut butters to dip your salad sticks in, or grind them to sprinkle over a salad bowl. Blend them with coconut water to make delicious icing or simply enjoy them whole. Nuts imply endless possibilities!<\/li>
  7. Vegetables:<\/strong> Yes, these beautiful greens contain a lot of protein: Broccoli, peas, edamame, kale, asparagus, avocado, spinach and many more. There\u2019s a reason our moms insisted we eat greens \u2013 not only do they contain vitamins and minerals, but also essential amino acids that are the building blocks of our body!<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    If you\u2019re a vegan, you have probably heard this question a million times by now. Where do we get our protein? Well, from plants, where we get all other nutrients as well! There are PLENTY of plant-based protein sources to keep us more than covered as far as our recommended protein intake goes. Here are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":8311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-healthy-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8310"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8310\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astra.thelifeco.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}