Usually on a well thought out vegan diet, daily protein isn't too much of a problem. The protein is all plant-based, and sometimes needs combining (wholemeal with lentils....lentils with nuts....seeds with beans....beans with brown rice...etc etc) Vegan food is incredibly tasty and doesn't have that 'fatty aftertaste' which meat can have. Much can be done with Wheat gluten to make protein rich burgers, roasts etc for those who need a bit of help in changing from eating meat. I know 'wheat gluten' does not sound very appetising and wouldn't be a good idea for someone with gluten sensitivity. But when it is made into meals it is very tasty. Then there is Soya based protein, and from other sources.
Nuts are incredibly good protein. Beans and lentils also. Vegan staples!
The only tricky bit about a vegan diet is making sure Vitamin D -especially D3 is included, Omega 3 oils, Calcium and B12. Many vegan foods contain Calcium, and some even small amounts of Omega 3.
If unsure, then these can all be taken as supplements, and sufficient Vitamin D can (in summer) be obtained from sunlight. But people with very dark skin will need more sun exposure. A little sun is good for us! But it's wise to take a supplement in winter.
It's interesting because mushrooms left for an hour or so in direct sunshine will increase tremendously in their vitamin D content!
Nuts are incredibly good protein. Beans and lentils also. Vegan staples!
The only tricky bit about a vegan diet is making sure Vitamin D -especially D3 is included, Omega 3 oils, Calcium and B12. Many vegan foods contain Calcium, and some even small amounts of Omega 3.
If unsure, then these can all be taken as supplements, and sufficient Vitamin D can (in summer) be obtained from sunlight. But people with very dark skin will need more sun exposure. A little sun is good for us! But it's wise to take a supplement in winter.
It's interesting because mushrooms left for an hour or so in direct sunshine will increase tremendously in their vitamin D content!
