Can't Eat Meat? Here Are 10 Sources of Vegetable Protein That Can Be Good For You To Take

News24xx.com - So far, as we know, protein is mostly obtained from animal foods, such as red meat, poultry, fish, and various other seafood.

Then, how do vegetarians meet their protein intake? Will they lack protein because they don't eat meat?

Take it easy, meat and fish are not the only sources of protein. Vegetables, beans, and seeds can also be a source of vegetable protein that you can rely on.

And apparently, there are many types of plant foods that contain high amounts of protein. Here goes the list, as reported by the Prevention page.

1. Edamame
Talk about the healthiest snack food ever, the choice falls on one serving of edamame (or cooked soybeans). However, even though the protein content is quite high, make sure you choose organic soybean varieties, yes, because most of the soybeans in the United States today have gone through a process of genetic modification and are widely grown with pesticides.

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2. Tempeh
Tempe is made by fermenting cooked soybeans and forming them into solids that can be sliced ??and processed. This soy-derived product contains more protein and fiber than tofu - and because it is fermented, it is easier to digest for some people.

3. Tofu
Soy milk dregs that can be processed by frying or sautéing do not contain as much protein as tempeh. Even so, the taste and texture of tofu are preferred.

4. Lentils
Lentils are low in calories, high in fiber, and high in protein. That is why, lentils can be used as nutrient-dense side dishes, vegetarian burgers, or even mixed into a hummus-like sauce. Another bonus, lentils have been shown to reduce cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

5. Black beans
Black beans are also packed to contain heart-healthy fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin B6, and various phytonutrients.

6. Five beans
Lima beans are one type of delicious beans. Besides containing protein, lima beans also contain leucine amino acids, which may play a big role in healthy muscle synthesis in older adults.

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7. Peanut or peanut butter
Peanuts and peanut butter are also proven to help you eat less at lunch if you consume them at breakfast. But, make sure you choose jam made from 100% beans.

8. Chickpea (Arabic beans)
Commonly made into hummus, chickpeas are rich in protein and bean fiber which makes it a healthy spread. You can try rubbing bread with hummus, instead of mayonnaise.

9. Almonds
Besides protein, almonds are also rich in vitamin E which is very good for skin and hair health. Almonds also provide 61% of the recommended daily magnesium intake, which can help curb sugar addiction, relieve cramps related to PMS, improve bone health, and relieve muscle aches and spasms.

10. Cashews
In addition to protein, cashews contain 20% of the recommended magnesium intake, as well as 12% of vitamin K recommendations. Both are mic