Healthy Protein for Vegans

So many people want to thrive on plant-based diet, but they are confused about Proteins. People are concerned if they can get enough protein. Today, Doctors and Nutritionists are urging people to eat more plant-based items. Lentils, beans , quinoa, and nuts are rich in proteins. Even fruits and vegetables contain protein along with vitamins and calcium...

Here are some interesting links to know more about plant-based Proteins...

1. https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/healthy-eating/a20514733/high-protein-vegetables-and-plant-based-food/

2. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321474.php

3. https://www.popsci.com/plant-protein-healthier

4. http://www.thisisinsider.com/best-vegan-meat-substitutes-2018-6

5. https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a19546447/high-protein-vegetarian-foods/

Vegans in Chandigarh

It is really so nice to see that so many teenagers and adults are loving Vegan Food in Chandigarh. Thanks to Peta for exposing animal pain and suffering to thousand of people in Indian cities. Now, educated Indians are making smart choice - They are going VEGAN!

Today, I read few interesting articles about vegan diet in Indian cities. Here are the links to interesting articles...

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/life-style/going-great-vegans/258726.html

http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/7awLOdnjsRN3S7YA9vamJO/Dish-it-up-at-these-workshops.html

http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/bengalurus-vegans-show-the-way/article7827018.ece

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/Hyderabad-goes-the-vegan-way/articleshow/53150687.cms

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/Vegan-is-the-way-to-go/articleshow/44995800.cms

Muscle - Building Vegan Recipes

When you tell people that you are a Vegan, the first question they ask you is , "Where do you get your proteins?" Well, I get my proteins from Channa masala, tasty Sambars, and sprouted salads . Sometimes I get proteins from Tofu, and  Tempeh curry. And occasionally, I like to eat quinoa with vegetable curries. The list is endless, so many plant-based dishes are full of proteins.

Today, I found great recipes brimming with proteins. High-protein Breakfast shake, Chickpea salad and Tofu salad. You should visit this website http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/healthy-recipes/11-muscle-building-vegan-recipes/slide/2

2016 - United Nations International Year of Pulses

Lentils, beans and peas belong to the group, Pulses .  Pulses are edible seeds of plants in the legume family. Every day millions of people in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri lanka, get their "Proteins" from variety of lentils and beans.

Pulses are rich in protein and fibre. They are also rich in iron, pottasium, magnesium, and zinc. United Nations is trying to create awareness of the "Powerful Pulses", by designating 2016, as the United Nations International Year of Pulses. https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/iyp2016

Growing pulses require less water compared to raising cows, chickens and pigs for meat.  Yes, World Hunger can be eradicated if everyone thrives on plant-based diet. In short, United Nations is urging people to eat lentils and beans every day. Many Americans and Canadians are taking, Pulse Pledge, to consume pulses every week!

Indian cuisine is brimming with numerous tasty and nutritious lentils and beans dishes.  Every day I cook Indian dishes, and most of the dishes - Sambar ( thick Toor dal and vegetables stew), Kootu (channa dal or moong dal with vegetables), and Channa masala is made up of lentils, and beans.

During winter, I often make lentil soup for my family. I also like Black bean soup. Black bean salad is also my favorite dish. My friends make lentil burgers...

Here are some interesting websites for lentils and beans recipes...

1. http://www.veganricha.com/category/burger

2. http://www.theppk.com/2011/08/chana-masala/

3. http://www.fao.org/pulses-2016/en/

4. http://plantbaseddietitian.com/mediterraneanlentils/

5. http://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/indian-curry-lentils/

6. http://www.undispatch.com/the-un-wants-you-to-know-that-lentils-can-save-your-life/

7. http://holycowvegan.net/2015/12/dal-tadka.html

Plant-based Proteins are Powerful

I was recently reading an article about Proteins in Costco magazine. I came across the sentence, "Start your day with Plants" in that enlightening article. Many decades ago, Americans assumed that protein is available only if they eat meat. Nowadays, everyone from doctors to smart moms are saying that plant-based proteins are good for health. Even United Nations is urging people to ditch meat and consume lentils, beans and legumes for healthy community and healthy Earth...

Peas, brown rice and hemp are excellent source of proteins. I love to start my day by drinking Banana smoothie - blending banana, chopped walnuts, vegan protein powder, and chia seeds. I often make Adai (thick rice and lentil pancakes) using brown rice, channa dal and tuvar dal.

I read an interesting article , Protein Power for Vegetarians in an Indian newspaper. Here is the link
http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/DMQF96cPafNx0dIN8JoO7H/Protein-power-for-vegetarians.html

Here is the nutritious recipe for Vegan protein balls, http://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/vegan-protein-balls-recipe

Here is another interesting article about Proteins, http://www.manchesterjournal.com/health/ci_29685192/tips-getting-protein-vegan-vegetarian-diet

With some planning, it is really easy to get plant-based protein in your diet...
https://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.php