Protein is just amino acids
Dietary protein is made of amino acids, and your body breaks all protein down into that same shared pool — whether it came from an animal or a plant.
Plant protein sources to keep handy
- Beans, lentils, chickpeas, and split peas
- Tofu, tempeh, edamame, and soy milk
- Seitan (wheat protein), if you eat gluten
- Whole grains, nuts, seeds, and nut butters
Aim across the day, not every meal
You don't need to 'combine' proteins at a single meal. Getting a variety of plant proteins across the day — with enough total calories — is what matters.
A simple daily template
- Breakfast: oats with soy milk, nuts, and seeds
- Lunch: a bean or tofu grain bowl with vegetables
- Dinner: lentil or tempeh dish with a whole grain
- Snacks: edamame, hummus and veg, or a handful of nuts
If you train
Spread protein across meals and snacks and meet your overall calorie needs. The PlantFuel app can set personalized targets if you want the numbers handled.