Dealing with the Protein Issue
Protein is a very touchy topic. It usually is the reason why many often think that they are unable to maintain a meatless diet. People often feel like something is missing from their meals. The chart below shows various vegetable based protein sources. There are so many wonderful combinations that you can make to achieve the necessary amount of protein in your diet. Click on this Protein Calculator link to gain a better understanding of what your recommended daily allowance looks like. There are many factors to consider: your current weight, your level of activity, your caloric intake and the amount of weight you are trying to loose to name a few. Stay tuned for the next installment of Tasty Tuesdays to get some ideas on how to create some protein packed meals.