This is quite possibly the biggest myth out there regarding veganism. In reality, vegans are able to get all the protein they need from a variety of plants. The real hidden truth is that most people are eating too much protein!
America has become protein obsessed. And that's putting it lightly. Everywhere you look it's protein shakes, protein bars, protein powders, and of course - Meat! Meat! Meat! People are eating protein like it's going out of style! On top of that, they're led to believe that the best and/or the only way to get protein is from meat and dairy. Meanwhile, eating too much animal protein has been linked to Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, kidney stones, certain cancers, the list goes on and on.
We can get all the protein we need from plant sources while at the same time, get our calcium, iron, fiber and other important vitamins and minerals. Relying on animal sources for protein gets you just that - protein - without any of the benefits I just mentioned. That being said, when you consume foods that high on the food chain you're also getting cholesterol, saturated fats, herbicides, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, the list goes on and on.
Not to worry though. You don't have to live on soy and tofu if you don't want to. You can find protein in just about everything. It's in breads, pasta, vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, legumes, etc.
For an extensive chart detailing how protein-efficient different foods are check out Soystache!
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