My Fruitive Challenge: Day 34 — Protein

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 I joined a bunch of Facebook vegan and plant-based groups to learn more about people’s experiences with healthy eating. A lot of people say it’s common for non-vegans to ask, often judgmentally, where they get their protein. 

This got me thinking where I get my protein. Well primarily from the following:

  • Legumes
    • Black beans
    • Lentils (red, green, brown)
    • Peanuts
    • Peas
  • Nuts (unsalted, raw or dry roasted):
    • Almonds
    • Brazil nuts
    • Cashews
    • Pecans
    • Walnuts
  • Vegetables
    • Broccoli 
    • Kale
    • Spinach
    • Sweet corn
  • Whole Grains
    • Brown rice
    • Oatmeal

Unfortunately, I’m falling way short of my minimum goal of between 130 and 240 grams.

ChatGPT has a more thorough list of protein rich WFPB items to add to my grocery cart:

1. Beans and Legumes:
• Black beans
• Chickpeas
• Edamame
• Kidney beans
• Lentils (red, green, brown)
• Peas
• Pinto beans

2. Nuts (unsalted, raw or dry roasted):
• Almonds
• Brazil nuts
• Cashews
• Pecans
• Walnuts

3. Non-Dairy Milk (unsweetened, without added sugars or oils):
• Almond milk
• Cashew milk
• Soy milk

4. Seeds:
• Chia seeds
• Flaxseeds
• Hemp seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sesame seeds
• Sunflower seeds

5. Tofu and Tempeh:
• Firm tofu (organic, non-GMO)
• Tempeh

6. Vegetables (higher in protein):
• Artichokes
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Kale
• Spinach
• Sweet corn

7. Whole Grains:
• Amaranth
• Barley
• Brown rice
• Bulgur
• Farro
• Millet
• Oatmeal
• Quinoa


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