3h • General discussion
How much protein do vegans really need?
I think it comes down to what are your goals, but also, what are you currently eating?
A lot of vegans are eating things like beans, nuts, peanut butter, oats, whole grains, and they're saying this is how I get my protein on a vegan diet.
And the detail we should pay attention to is, those foods listed above are comprised of more than just protein.
When you get nuts, you're getting more fat than protein. When you're eating beans, you're getting more carbs than protein.
And so, you're setting yourself up for a not-a-very-high-protein diet.
So, how much protein do you need? I still believe it depends on your goals.
If you're just trying to live to a ripe old age, 50 grams of protein a day is probably great for most.
But if you're really trying to build muscle, if you want to grow in the gym, if you want to start hitting PRs, if you want to stop being skinny fat, I stick with the tried-and-true 0.8 to 1 gram per pound of body weight per day.
It seems to be working really well. I've done it with myself, with other pro-level vegan bodybuilders, and over 500 clients.
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I’d love to know what your favorite source of protein is currently!
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How much protein do vegans really need?
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