Protein-Based Food Ideas for Vegetarians and Vegans
Protein-Based Food Ideas for Vegetarians and Vegans
This is an additional handout for vegetarians and vegans, who have downloaded optimizing brains with protein. Increasing your dietary protein intake helps stabilize blood glucose, which in turn enhances and sustains your energy levels and mental clarity – We all want this. However, thinking of what to eat to get enough protein can be hard. This handout has lots of suggestions for brain-smart meals.
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Increasing your dietary protein intake helps stabilize blood glucose which in turn enhances & sustains your energy levels & mental clarity. See if this holds true for you by eating more protein than you typically would for 3 days. If you notice improvement in your energy & mental clarity, maintain a daily protein intake of about 65 grams by eating 20-25 grams per meal & 6-8 grams per snack. Try these interchangeable options (e.g. lunch can be swapped for dinner) & feel better fast!