Plant-based Diet 101 – A Starter Guide

From Beyoncé to Ellen DeGeneres, more and more people are fueling their busy lives with plants. Whatever your inspiration, and whether your goal is weight loss, increased athletic performance, or feeling your best, you may be curious about how plant-based nutrition might fit your life. If your interest in nutrition—and especially plant-based nutrition—is ready to sprout, a little gentle nurturing can help you find your own path for why (and how) to make plant-based eating work for you.
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Plant-based Diet, Protein And Weight Loss

Tomorrow is one of our favorite holidays, largely unencumbered by commercial influence (until recently) and focused on family, friends and, of course, food! But this holiday also marks the start of an eating season where many of us throw caution to the wind, eat without restriction, and then inevitably feel guilty about gaining weight.
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3 Myths About Protein And A Plant-Based Diet

The first question I am often asked when discussing a whole-food, plant-based diet is, “Where do you get your protein?” Protein has become widely recognized as a miracle macronutrient that, apparently, is challenging to acquire in effective doses.
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Protein In The Vegan Diet

Some Americans are obsessed with protein. Vegans are bombarded with questions about where they get their protein. Athletes used to eat thick steaks before competition because they thought it would improve their performance. Protein supplements are sold at health food stores. This concern about protein is misplaced.
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Protein For Plant-Based Diets

As more Americans cut back on their intake of meat and high-fat dairy products, incorporating alternative protein sources into the diet is of paramount importance. The ideal to strive for is a diet rich in plant-based foods, with those being the primary protein sources as well. Read more at http://www.vegkitchen.com/nutrition/protein/#PdRegsf8UwyYxg8S.99
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A Green Monster’s Guide To Plant-Based Nutrition: Plant-Based Protein

Protein is a vital macro-nutrient as most everyone knows. Amino acids from different foods pair together to form protein in your cells. These essentially fuel your muscles, keep your bones strong, and even influence neurotransmitter function in the brain. Without enough protein, a loss of energy, hair, muscle loss, and even mental focus can all be seen rather quickly.
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Top 6 Plant Based Proteins

Like most people who have a higher health conscience, most vegans and vegetarians have a story about how they came to the decision to live their particular lifestyle. No matter your reasons, one of the challenges for non-meat eaters is making sure they get enough protein every day. But it’s not as big a deal as many think.
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