Protein is made up of more than twenty basic building blocks called amino acids. Hence, It is an essential macronutrient found throughout the body including hair, bones, skin, tissues etc.

Millions of people worldwide, notably young children, don’t get enough protein due to food insecurity. The effects of protein deficiency and malnutrition may cause growth failure and loss of muscle mass caused due to decreased immunity, weakening of the heart and respiratory system which might severely affect health.

The daily protein requirement of the body can be met easily. However, the meat industry has always played cards by brain washing all of us which has made us believe that we cannot meet the protein requirements of our body without meat.

Animal based proteins are believed to be complete proteins but plant-based proteins are not incomplete sources of protein either. There are benefits and concerns with both types of proteins. Diets that rely mostly on plants for protein have frequently been linked to a lower risk of stroke, heart disease, and early death.  

Vegetarians now do not need to worry at all. Here is a list of some healthy plant-based proteins to help you combat daily protein requirement of your body.

1. Horse Gram – Sadhguru says horse gram is a miracle pulse. It is a pulse crop widely widely cultivated and consumed in India since ancient times and native to the south-east Asian subcontinent and tropical Africa, thanks to its nutritional profile. Race horses are fed with this nutritional gram. This lentil provides approx.7gm in just one bowl! Not Only this, it is found quite useful in treatment of kidney stones too.

 2. Green Gram – These are packed with healthy nutrients. It’s high antioxidant properties may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. These beans are very easily digestible and are preferable for sick individuals. It also eases bowel movements. A bowl of cooked dal provides approximately 8 Grams of protein.

3. Soybean – Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a range of health problems including cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart diseases etc. It may even help in improving bone health.

These beans are highly rich in Protein, with around 12 grams of protein in just one bowl. The soya chunks are even more protein dense with more than 50 grams found in 100g of the chunks. Soak these lentils for 30 minutes to 2 hours before boiling them, and you use whatever You want.