When we hear the word protein, we connect it to health, body development, and meat diet. But protein is also important for weight loss and vegetarian dishes are also important sources of proteins. There are plenty of plant proteins that you can add to the diet to lose weight and at the same time stay healthy.
Lentils
Include lentils in your diet as it has 16 grams of fiber per cup and 37% of your daily iron intake. Lentils can make soups and stews more delicious and healthy. They are great additions to healthy wraps and come in several types and tastes, including green, yellow, and red.
Almonds
Take nuts as snacks at work or on travel as they are loaded with vitamin E in addition to protein, healthy fat, and fiber. You can take them raw by the handful or add them to your favorite salads. Rich in proteins, almonds supplements energy during the tight schedule.
Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are one of the best sources of protein on earth. Adding them can make your food both delicious and healthy. The seeds, as well as the milk, add protein to fruit smoothies so you can skip the cow’s version.
Quinoa
When you add quinoa to your diet, it becomes rich in protein, fiber, copper, iron, vitamin B, and thiamin among other nutrients. Highly versatile, quinoa works perfectly in all kinds of stir-frys, salads, and herb/nut combinations.
Seitan
For vegetarians who miss animal products, Seitan is a wonderful alternative with its meat-like texture. The gluten-based food has 21 grams of protein per ounce and can be pan-fried, grilled, and sauteed.
Author: Dr. Anil Date, MD | Dr2bThin – A medically supervised weight loss program. In case of any queries please contact/write back to us at doctor@dr2bthin.com.
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