In modern-day food culture, protein is synonymous with animal foods. In fact, you may have heard that it’s impossible to get enough protein in your diet as a vegan or vegetarian. Luckily, that isn’t the case...
Whether you’re vegan for ethical, health, or dietary reasons, you should know some essential things to ensure you’re eating a well-balanced vegan diet, especially if you’re tracking macros.
Whether you prefer flexible dieting, keto, paleo, plant-based or another style of eating, counting macronutrients (macros) is an excellent tool to assess the proper ratio of fats, carbs and protein your body needs to reach your specific goals.
Protein is essential for building and retaining muscle; it also helps you stay fuller for longer and helps manage hunger.
The word is spreading: Protein is not exclusive to meat and dairy! In fact, plants are an excellent source of protein too.
