More and more people are interested in following vegetarian or vegan diets or reducing their use of animal products. A shift away from animal products is getting easier with more fortified and nutritious plant-based foods available.

A person may try a vegan diet for health, animal welfare, or religious reasons. In 2016, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics stated that a vegetarian or vegan diet could provide all the nutritional requirements of adults, children, and those who were pregnant or breastfeeding.

Even so, getting enough protein and essential vitamins and minerals can be harder for people who do not eat meat or animal products. A person must plan ahead to ensure they get enough protein, calcium, iron, and vitamin B-12, which people on an omnivorous diet get from animal products.

Few of the things you’ll learn from this book are:

• What is a plant-based diet?
• History
• Why is protein so important?
• How to calculate protein RDA best for your body
• How to calculate your protein needs
• Health benefits of protein
• A look at specific factors that impact your protein needs
• Plant-based protein
• Ways to get protein when you’re on a plant-based diet
• What is plant-based protein powder?
• Protein intake for muscle building
• Natural protein supplements for vegetarians and vegans
• Macronutrients
• Plant-based, protein-filled diet and recipes
• Myths about protein and a plant-based diet
• Nutrition plan
• Plant-based meat substitutes

A common concern about vegetarian and vegan diets is that they might lack sufficient proteins. However, many experts agree that a well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can provide you with all the nutrients you need

That said, certain plant foods contain significantly more protein than others. And high-protein diets can promote muscle strength, satiety, and weight loss.

Enjoy the listen!