In the comments below, please list any:
- Recipes or Recipe sites - the quicker, tastier and simpler the better!
- Organizations that will help with the transition
- Apps or meal planner sites to help
- Links to amazing ingredient sources for proteins, cheeses and anything you think we should know about!
Embarking on a journey towards a plant-based lifestyle can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to finding diverse protein sources that satisfy the whole family. Whether you're looking for hearty mains or tasty snacks, incorporating a variety of plant-based proteins is key to a balanced diet.
Share your favorite recipes, food suggestions, and sources of inspiration in the comments below. Let's support each other in making this transition a joyful journey filled with flavorful discoveries.
In the coming weeks we'll consolidate everyone's feedback and help us all take the plunge.
I’ve been vegetarian and mostly vegan for almost 30 years. I also need a lot of protein to feel satiated and energized. I do it in a couple ways. First, I keep protein in mind in all that I eat; that way I’m not putting so much pressure on one item to provide it all. For example, I’m always seeing if nutritional yeast or chia seeds (both surprisingly high in protein) could be added to what I’m eating, or if I can use quinoa, amaranth, oats, or another higher-protein grain instead of rice. Whole wheat has a lot of protein, so I incorporate that as well (for example, I use whole wheat tortillas instead of corn ones). Some plant-based yogurts have more protein, like Siggi’s, so I look for these. It all adds up. I do need some concentrated forms of protein too, and the second thing I do is use all of them so I don’t get sick of one thing. I eat eggs, protein powder, tofu, tempeh, and plant-based meats so I don’t rely on just one. One more idea is to support cultivated meat (see the book Clean Meat by Paul Shapiro). This is real meat grown from cells in dedicated facilities, with very little land and no animals required, beyond getting the original cells. Many companies are developing the capacity, even selling it in places like Singapore, and it just got FDA approval in the US. Unfortunately, some people (ie, the meat industry) are resisting, and Florida just passed a law banning its sale. We ought to support its development, as it could make eating meat much more animal- and planet-friendly.