Nutritionist names 11 foods that can replace meat in diet
11 foods that can replace meat in diet (photo: Freepik)
Meat is a source of protein, which is an essential substance for the body. Animal proteins can be easily replaced in the diet without harming your health.
Why meat is good for you
Meat is a source of essential amino acids. In addition, it contains B vitamins (B1, B12) and useful minerals such as zinc and iron.
However, you should also be careful with its quantity. The recommended weight of one portion of meat is 100-120 g, depending on the level of physical activity. In general, an adult should consume 2-3 servings of protein products per day: meat, fish, eggs, cheese, or legumes.
Often, the main mistake in meat consumption is to eat the daily allowance in one meal. It's hard for the body to digest it and absorb all the beneficial amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and proteins. As a result, you can only harm your body.
What foods replace meat and poultry
Meat protein contains the following essential amino acids: valine, tryptophan, leucine, lysine, isoleucine, arginine, histidine, threonine, methionine, cystine, phenylalanine, and tyrosine.
Although animal protein provides the body with all the necessary amino acids, you can also get this substance from plant sources.
Alternatives to foods from which you can get protein:
- fish
- seafood
- cheese
- cottage cheese
- beans
- tofu, tempeh
- soybeans
- nuts, seeds
- buckwheat, quinoa, amaranth
- seitan
- yogurt, kefir
It is important to remember that the more diverse protein you have in your diet, the better.
Meat has the most essential amino acids, which are not found in such quantities in any of the alternative ones, but with the right balanced diet, the body can survive without meat.
Earlier, we reported on 6 signs that you eat a lot of red meat and what problems you may have.
Read also what kind of meat you should eat to lose weight.
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