Top Vegan Protein Sources (Plant-Based) – Dr. Berg

Check out these plant-based vegan protein sources. 

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0:00 Plant-based proteins 
0:20 Sources of plant-based protein

In this video, we’re going to talk about plant-based proteins. I typically think a person should have about 20-25g of protein per meal. The idea is to have lower amounts of sugary foods and higher amounts of protein if you’re a vegan. Download the chart I put together for more plant-based protein sources. 

Plant-based vegan protein sources:

• Lentils — 1 Tbs = 1.1g
• Tofu — ½ cups = 10g
• Quinoa — ½ cups = 8g
• Hemp — 4 Tbs = 12g
• Sunflower Seeds — ½ cup = 6g
• Pumpkin Seeds — ½ cup = 6g
• Chia Seeds — 1oz. = 5g
• Mixed Nuts — ½ cup = 14g
• Almond Butter — 1 Tbs = 3.4g
• Hummus — 1 Tbs = 1.2g
• Tempe — ½ cup = 15g

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! You may want to try these vegan protein sources.

[Rickalicious]

Also Nutritional Yeast, loaded in compete protein! Probably the highest, protein to weight to calorie ratio! Just 1oz serving = 17 grams of complete protein!

[islandlass]

Excellent!! It is amazing to find a doctor with health as a priority. Thank you!!

[FamilyFizz]

Thanks for sharing Dr Berg! We eat all of the foods you've mentioned and we've never felt better. Love the fact that plant foods cause no inflammation within the body like animal foods so it's perfect for us athletes. ☺🌱💪

[tzwiggy]

Thank you so much for this! Hope you talk more about vegan diets in future videos!

[allaboutmycats]

Been on your keto diet flor. Over three years now. Am considering becoming vegan. Pls make more videos about protein requirements and recipes, please?

[constancelovejoy]

This helps to show that green leafy vegetables aren't the top providers of plant-based protein? For example, where is kale which is supposed to be the new beef. You have nutritional yeast on your plant-based protein chart which many people don't consider vegan. It would be helpful if you suggest that vegans track their food intake to see how much protein, fat, and carbs they really are consuming. Veganism is a high carb-centric lifestyle. Most vegans consumes around 10% of their diet in proteins.

[zaftersoarseaweed]

I love your vids, I have to say I come often. I came particularly for this one in hopes you mention Hemp seeds. You see I have a dilemma here. I'm fully aware of the impact and how amazing hemp is, what gets me everyday is looking at vegans and watching how little do they care for the most medicinal plant in the world. I'm by far amazed on how such a plant goes ignored.

[SwahaChris]

Nettle leaf powder is around 33% protein, depending on where the plant is harvested (best nettle grows near water sources, and in the garden)

[Jade-Helm]

Buckwheat has high concentration of all essential amino acids.

[bettinaorevil]

I love these types of videos: straight to the point and on a board

[gauravsharma-nhms]

exactly what I had been waiting for so long..thank you so much!!!

[DeannaAlexander-lc]

I love how you're so grounded and well rounded! Thanks so much for making this video! Legumes are very high in protein (and iron too)...especially black beans! Is there a reason you didn't include them? Are they bad in some way and it's not your first choice? Thanks :-)

[VanlifewithAlan]

I find the measurement of 'cup' to be very difficult to understand as it seems to be different for every food source. My attempts to find out how many grams of spinach for example, in one cup has given me responses varying from 25gr - 200gr.!!! It would be easier just to use grams, or if you really insist, in ounces, as at least I can calculate how much that is!

[houndjog]

Totally awesome! Thank you so much for this chart & recommendations! God Bless!

[ldjt]

I love how you're so grounded and well rounded! Thanks so much for making this video! Legumes are very high in protein (and iron too)...especially black beans! Is there a reason you didn't include them? Are they bad in some way and it's not your first choice? Thanks :-)

[BethMcBeth]

hi Dr. Berg! Thanks for all your informative vlogs! How about a mixture of brown rice and quinoa?

[rahaf.a]

this is so helpfull, thank u so much. love ur videos and its awesome to hear your advices regarding our vegan diet

[shobanamanikandan]

Is organic non GMO soya chucks safe to eat? We use it a lot in India. Please clarify on this. Thanks

[monarch.war]

Now I days when I go for shopping, if I want to buy something, I’ll google it like ...for eg: “ Dr Eric Keto tofu “ and if Dr. Berg says ok ... then I buy it ... that’s how I landed here ! Thanks Dr ... I’m buying Tofu

[hudazakaria]

Can you please talk about a fully raw vegan diet? There are many people that have converted from many years like 20 years or more and not have health issues and some look younger and others order than their actual age, they also eat a lot of fruits, so what is your opinion?