Eat more plants is a much more positive message I think than don’t eat meat. In the spirit of adding things in, here’s my list of plant proteins. I don’t eat meat but I do eat fish and eggs.

Even if you do eat meat, adding in plant protein brings you phytonutrients and fibre!

🌱🥚 Plant-Based Protein Power! 🥦🍳

1️⃣ Tofu: 1 serving provides approximately 20 grams of protein.
2️⃣ Lentils: 1 serving provides approximately 18 grams of protein.
( I buy pouches of prepared lentils and microwave them)
3️⃣ Edamame: 1 serving provides approximately 17 grams of protein.
( I keep a bag in freezer and chuck a handful in Stirfry)
4️⃣ Quorn: 1 serving provides approximately 15 grams of protein.
( There are plain quorn fillets in frozen section. I put them in Magee roasting bags with veg. They are super low calorie)
5️⃣ Chickpeas: 1 serving provides approximately 15 grams of protein.
( You can throw these in the air fryer to make a crunchy snack)
6️⃣ Eggs: 1 large egg provides approximately 6 grams of protein.
7️⃣ Quinoa: 1 serving provides approximately 8 grams of protein.
8️⃣ Peanut butter: 1 serving provides approximately 7 grams of protein.
( Make sure it is 100% nuts with no added oils. Stir into porridge or take a spoonful before bed as a snack)
9️⃣ Almonds: 1 serving provides approximately 6 grams of protein.
( Great for lowering cholesterol and boosting mood)
🔟 Chia seeds: 1 serving provides approximately 6 grams of protein.
( Good for microbiome fuel)
1️⃣1️⃣ Haricot beans: 1 serving provides approximately 6 grams of protein.
( Baked Beans count the calories in the sugar)
1️⃣2️⃣ Spirulina: 1 serving provides approximately 4 grams of protein.
( Add to smoothies or protein shakes)
1️⃣3️⃣ Broccoli: 1 serving provides approximately 3 grams of protein.
1️⃣4️⃣ Brussels sprouts: 1 serving provides approximately 3 grams of protein.
1️⃣5️⃣ Spinach: 1 serving provides approximately 3 grams of protein.
( Use baby spinach instead of lettuce, keep bag of frozen spinach to add to chilli and curry)
1️⃣6️⃣ Kale: 1 serving provides approximately 3 grams of protein.
( Roast or air fry it)
1️⃣7️⃣ Green peas: 1 serving provides approximately 3 grams of protein.
( Add a handful to pasta sauces or rice)
1️⃣8️⃣ Asparagus: 1 serving provides approximately 3 grams of protein.
1️⃣9️⃣ Artichokes: 1 serving provides approximately 3 grams of protein.
( Pre biotic feeds microbiome)
2️⃣0️⃣ Cauliflower: 1 serving provides approximately 2 grams of protein.
( Frozen cauliflower rice pouches add texture to chilli and curry instead of rice)