Heyyyyy Byte Wellness Family,

This July was our first time opening up the Byte Wellness Community Chat to people outside of our Daily Wellness Text Thread. And, we had a great conversation about plant-based proteins.

Check it out below and log on to the convo next month.

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What Is Plant-Based Protein?

Search for the protein content in your food here: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/

In this video Dr. Wuse breaks down plant-based proteins and complete proteins.

Plant-based proteins are an especially relevant topic for people looking for alternative protein options- i.e people want to know how to get protein as a vegetarian, which vegan foods deliver protein.

It's so important to know how to get all the protein you need whether, you're vegetarian or vegan, or just trying to improve your health by eating more fruits and veggies.

We answer questions like:

• What is plant-based protein?

• Why do you need plant-based protein?

• How can you get enough protein by eating a plant-heavy diet?

• What are the best plant-based foods for protein?

• What are some non-soy vegan proteins?

16 Non-Soy Vegan Proteins

If you don’t have time to watch the video, scan this list of vegan proteins. These are some of the best (and under-appreciated) sources of plant-based protein out there.

1. Chia Seeds 1 ounce

2. Avocado- 1 medium

3. Asparagus- 1 cup

4. Brussels sprouts- 1 cup

5. Potatoes- 1 medium

6. Corn on the cobb- 1 cobb

7. Almonds- 1 ounce (24 almonds)

8. Almond butter- 2 tablespoon

9. Wild rice- 1 cup

10. Quinoa- 1 cup

11. Buckwheat- 1 cup

12. Lentils- 1 cup

13. Pinto beans- 1 cup

14. Green peas- 1 cup

15. Black beans- 1 cup

16. Black-eyed peas- 1 cup

Happy Healthy Living,

Dr. Wuse