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Health Tip: Protein For Vegans


(HealthDay News) -- The recommended dietary allowance suggests that people take in 0.8 grams of protein for every kilogram that they weigh, says the Vegetarian Resource Group.

Vegan foods that are high in protein include:

  • Tempeh.
  • Beans, such as soybeans and lentils.
  • Chickpeas.
  • Veggie burgers.
  • Tofu.
  • Quinoa.
  • Peanut butter.
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