2 September 2024

Today marks the end of the summer. Where did it go? Back to work, back to school or wherever you're going, it's a great time to get back to health! I'm kicking my year off with a strength training fitness plan, which means I need more protein than usual (I want to build/maintain muscle while losing fat). Many people worry about protein when the topic of vegan comes up.

The average person needs 0.8 grams protein for every kilogram they weigh. So for a 150-pound person, that would be 54 grams, easily managed with plants. Older adults, athletes and those with certain medical conditions may benefit from more. The recommendation for those over 70 is 1-1.2 g protein/kg body weight and for athletes 1.2-2 g/kg (depending on type of training). And don't try to cram it all into one meal…the body can't really process more than 25-30 grams of protein at one sitting. The rest goes into [fat] storage!

If you're interested in learning more about getting the varied and adequate protein you need with plant based options, I'll be doing a masterclass later this month (details to follow).

In the meantime, check out my new favorite recipe for Soy Curly Jerky .