Protein, along with carbohydrates and fats, is an essential macronutrient. We need it for growth and repair of cells, tissues, and organs. Eating an optimal amount of protein is important for building organs, muscles, skin, and hormones. Studies show it’s useful in weight loss, increasing muscle mass, and increasing overall strength.
Health professionals are still debating the optimal amount of protein one should eat. Current studies are putting that number somewhere between 10-35% of total calories consumed. That gave me the idea of categorizing top vegetarian foods by the percentage of protein they provide. It’s a new way of looking at how best to get your protein without getting a lot of other things. We are just looking at vegetarian foods, because we already know that animal based foods are very high percentage of protein, and it’s the vegetarians that are constantly searching for good protein sources. I hope this list empowers all of you to seek out great protein sources that you may not have approached before.
