Everything You Need to Know About Fitness + Tips on Proper Nutrition

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Healthy plant-based sources of protein:

Quinoa and other whole grains. Quinoa and whole grains serve great as a main part of a vegetarian dish, a side dish, an ingredient of a salad or a soup and a base for vegan burgers. 1 cups of quinoa contains a whooping 18 grams of protein.
Beans, lentils and legumes. Beans, lentils and legumes are important part of any plant-based, vegan and vegetarian diet. They can be found in soups, chilis, daals, vegetarian tacos, soups, casseroles, bean-based brownies, hummus and other dips, salads and as sides. One cup of canned kidney beans contains 13.4 grams of protein.
Tofu and soy. Tofu and soy can be the base of vegan milks, yogurts and ice creams. You can use them as meat substitutes in your dishes as well. Half a cup of tofu contains 10 grams of protein.
Nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds are popular snacks and in the form of nut butters as dips. You can use them in salads, granola, chia pudding, oatmeal, fruit salads and yoghurt. They contain healthy fats and provide your with brain power too. Two tablespoons of nut butter contains 8 grams of protein.
Seitan, veggie burgers and meat substitutes. They can be very helpful when you are transitioning to a plant-based diet or need something quick and ready to make. Always read the ingredients when buying veggie burger and meat substitutes or make your own at home. A veggie pattie contains about 10 grams of protein while 100 grams of seitan has a whooping 21 grams.
Spirulina. Spirulina is a powerful algae and superfood you can use in green juices, smoothies, on salads and as a supplement. The amount of protein depends on the particular type of supplement or powder. Spirulina is a main ingredient in Organifi Green Juice.
Vegan and vegetarian protein shakes, powders and supplements. If you are on the go, worried about your protein intake or need some supplementation to meet your needs, consider vegan and vegetarian protein supplements. Some of these supplements are incredibly simply made with one ingredient, such as hemp protein powders and pea protein powders, while others are more complex with various plant-based protein sources mixed together. We have our very own delicious protein powder called Organifi Complete Protein. It even doubles as a multivitamin! Try yours today.

Our Plant-Based Protein Powder- Organifi Complete Protein

Organifi Complete Protein is a two-in-one organic protein AND multivitamin shake. How does it taste? Like ice cream. Really. Even in plain water. Of course, it’s vegan. It’s got 20 grams of protein from hemp seeds, quinoa and green peas. That kind of protein won’t make you feel bloated.

It’s loaded with whole food vitamins and minerals to boost your energy. It even has MCTs. Those are the fat-burning, healthy fats everybody’s scratching to get! Plus, this was designed for the sensitive tummy. That’s why it has digestive enzymes, to soothe you. It’s the safest, easiest protein to digest. Did I mention it’s delicious? It tastes like dessert even in plain water.

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What About Non-Plant-Based Protein?

Eating a plant-based diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains, meeting your macro- and micro-nutrient needs and eating an anti-inflammatory and alkaline diet keeps disease away. It is the best if most of your food intake, including most of your protein, comes from plant-based sources.

However, if you are not (yet) a vegan or vegetarian and want to include some non-plant-based protein sources in your diet, there are some options that are better than others:

Fish offers healthy omega-3 fatty acids to your body and also has less fats than meat. Make sure to eat organic fish. Choose fish with low-mercury levels to protect your health, including arctic cod, crab, wild salmon, tilapia and trout.
Eggs can aid weight loss, promote brain health, correct iron deficits and protect your bones and nails. Make sure to choose organic, cage-free and local eggs or raise your own.

How Do You Make Sure You Get Enough Protein?

To make sure that you are meeting your protein and other nutritional needs, it is beneficial if you use a nutrition calculator. The best calculators show your micronutrient intake as well.

The Truth About High Protein Diets

When you listen to body builders, you may get the idea that all you need to build muscle is protein and more protein. The truth is, there is only one thing that can help you build muscle and that is exercise. However, you also need a moderate amount of protein to build muscle, as well as all other macro- and micro-nutrients and an overall balanced diet.

Don’t Forget About Your Micros Either

You should, of course, make sure to get the necessary amount of protein into your diet, but instead of focusing on only protein, focus on an overall healthy diet - which includes micros.

Micros are you micronutrients, or vitamins and minerals. You want to figure out the right macro ratio for your body, but you don’t want them to come from the empty calories in junk food. Because, yes, it is possible to get balanced macro ratios from processed foods such as white pasta, sugary peanut butter, crackers and soda, but the same can’t be said for micros.

You want to make sure to eat a well-balanced, whole foods diet with all micro-nutrients and plenty of minerals and vitamins through mostly plant-based whole foods, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains and pseudograins. You want to eliminate artificial ingredients, processed sugar, processed foods and GMOs as much as possible.

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