{"id":48,"date":"2021-10-19T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantbaseddelicious.com\/?p=48"},"modified":"2022-09-13T01:35:19","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T01:35:19","slug":"12-whole-foods-that-are-high-in-protein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantbaseddelicious.com\/12-whole-foods-that-are-high-in-protein\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Whole Foods That Are High in Protein"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the first concerns someone has when turning to a whole food diet is where they are going to get their protein. This really isn’t a problem. They have this fear because they have been taught that animal-based foods are excellent sources of protein. This is definitely true. It is also true that eating the right whole foods naturally gives you enough and in some cases a surplus, of the proteins you need for optimal health. These are natural proteins, unprocessed, which promote weight loss and overall health as a part of a whole food nutritional approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listed below are 12 whole food types which are high in protein. Make sure you add some of these delicious non-animal foods to your diet, to make sure you’re getting plenty of protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u2013 Beans- garbanzo, lentils, kidney, and black beans – 13 to 17 grams (g) per 1 cup serving<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 \u2013 Peas \u2013 green peas and black-eyed peas \u2013 7 to 13 g per 1 cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 \u2013 Nuts and seeds \u2013 hemp seeds, almonds, cashews, peanuts, pistachios, and Chia seeds \u2013 5 to 10 g per 1 ounce<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 \u2013 Collard greens and spinach \u2013 each 5 g per 1 cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 \u2013 Mushrooms \u2013 4 g per 1 cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 \u2013 Corn \u2013 4 g per 1 cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 \u2013 Artichoke \u2013 3.5 g per artichoke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 \u2013 Broccoli \u2013 3 g per 1 cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u2013 Tempe, edamame, and tofu – edamame 12 g per 1 cup, tempeh a whopping 21 g per 4 ounces, and tofu 9 g per 4 ounces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 \u2013 Soy milk and soy yogurt \u2013 6 to 7 grams per cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 \u2013 Whole grains \u2013 spelt, amaranth, quinoa, brown rice – 5 to 11 g per cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 – Seitan – beware, seitan is very high in wheat gluten. Some people may experience digestive problems eating it. This whole food super-source of protein delivers an amazing 52 g of protein per 1 cup serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the exception of nuts, seeds, soy milk, and soy yogurt, the protein amounts listed above are related to cooking that particular whole food. For example, cooked quinoa delivers 8 g per 1 cup serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the above foods are versatile in the kitchen. Many of them can be eaten raw or cooked. In some cases they can be combined for incredibly tasty, protein-rich stir fries and salads, so experiment, and give your taste buds a delight while shrinking your waistline, you’ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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