tofu Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:39:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png tofu Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Vegan Protein Sources for a Plant-Based Diet https://yourdailysportfix.com/vegan-protein-sources-for-a-plant-based-diet/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:32:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21724 If you’ve followed a vegan diet for an extended period of time, you’ve more than likely been asked where you get your protein. In general, this question is well-meaning and comes from a place of curiosity, but it does highlight some major misconceptions surrounding nutrition and plant-based diets. Many of us actually eat more protein […]

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]]> If you’ve followed a vegan diet for an extended period of time, you’ve more than likely been asked where you get your protein. In general, this question is well-meaning and comes from a place of curiosity, but it does highlight some major misconceptions surrounding nutrition and plant-based diets. Many of us actually eat more protein than we really need, and there are plenty of plant foods that contain enough protein to help us meet the recommended daily intake. Here are a few we especially love.

Tofu

With over 20 grams per ½ cup serving, tofu contains more protein than almost any other plant-based food. It’s made from soy and has a very mild taste that takes on the flavor of whatever it’s prepared with, so it’s incredibly versatile. We love it in Asian dishes and as a replacement for scrambled eggs. 

Beans

There are actually about 400 different varieties of beans in the world, though most grocery stores will only carry about 10-15. All beans contain some protein, though some of the best sources are fava beans, lentils, black beans and chickpeas. 

Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast grown on molasses. It’s a great source of several vitamins and minerals, and it also contains about 8 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons. It has a cheese-like flavor and can be used as a seasoning on everything from pasta to popcorn to oven-roasted veggies. 

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]]> How Much Protein Do You Need? https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-much-protein-do-you-need/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:30:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21252 When you think of protein you think of building muscles. If you aren’t strength training regularly how much protein do you really need? The recommended amount of protein is 0.8g/KG of total body weight, this amount hasn’t been updated in many years. We are now learning that 1.2-1.5g/KG is better for those who exercise regularly, […]

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]]> When you think of protein you think of building muscles. If you aren’t strength training regularly how much protein do you really need?

The recommended amount of protein is 0.8g/KG of total body weight, this amount hasn’t been updated in many years. We are now learning that 1.2-1.5g/KG is better for those who exercise regularly, to support tissue growth. If you split that between your meals it should be 30-35g/meal of protein.

Not all protein is created equally and if you want the nine essential amino acids you can only get these from animal products. Plant-based protein is missing at least one, which is why it is important to eat a variety of sources of protein when you are vegan to receive all the essential amino acids.

Strength training makes your body more sensitive to the muscle-growing properties of amino acids, using more of the protein for synthesis. Protein also slows down the absorption of carbs, preventing sugar spikes and crashes. Protein also helps your muscles to recover after a workout.

To conclude, protein is essential for optimizing the quality of your life, so making sure to include a protein source at every meal is important for you and your body.

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]]> Soy Milk Fan? Is Soy Actually Good for You? https://yourdailysportfix.com/soy-milk-fan-is-soy-actually-good-for-you/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=8872 Soy and products made of soy are not a new thing. Soy is a big part of traditional Asian diets and has been for thousands of years. It’s one of the most popular plant-based protein sources nowadays and an ingredient in many processed foods, which brings it a bad reputation. But is soy good or […]

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]]> Soy and products made of soy are not a new thing. Soy is a big part of traditional Asian diets and has been for thousands of years. It’s one of the most popular plant-based protein sources nowadays and an ingredient in many processed foods, which brings it a bad reputation. But is soy good or bad for your health?

View this post on Instagram

obsession|.mango&soy smoothie 🥛

A post shared by Sophia Ippoliti (@sophiaippoliti) on

Soy is definitely still a controversial food. While some praise it for its health benefits, others avoid it as much as they can. Soy milk is the most popular choice among people who don’t want to drink dairy because of lactose intolerance or any other reason. Tofu is also popular as a vegetarian cheese replacement.

Benefits

Soy is believed to reduce the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. There’s also a connection between soy consumption and female fertility. According to a 2016 study, women who ate soy before IVF treatment (in vitro fertilization) had a better chance of a successful pregnancy than women who didn’t.

View this post on Instagram

TOFU CRISPY 🥘 J’ai enfin testé les nuggets de tofu et j’ai trouvé ça plutôt trop bon et une super chouette alternative 🍗 RECETTE 👩🏻‍🍳 ▫un bloc de tofu ▫2 càs de sauce soja ▫1 càc de moutarde ▫1 càc de sirop d’érable ▫ail en poudre ▫farine ▫chapelure ▫eau + maïzena >> Commencer par couper votre tofu en carré. Dans un bol mélanger la marine : sauce soja, moutarde, sirop d’érable et ail. Verser le tofu dans cette préparation pendant 1h. Préparer trois bol : le 1 avec de la farine, le 2 avec un peu d’eau et de maïzena et le dernier avec de la chapelure. Tremper chaque morceau dans le bol 1 puis 2 puis le 3. Faire cuire dans une poêle avec de l’huile Vous avez déjà testé les nuggets de tofu ?

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Negative Effects

There aren’t any proven negative effects of soy but scientists are still debating this. Many people find it discouraging that the majority of the soy used in the western market is genetically modified. Most GMO soy products contain the controversial pesticide glyphosate, which discourages some people.

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]]> 4 Best Plant-Based Protein Sources https://yourdailysportfix.com/4-best-plant-based-protein-sources/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:58:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=7747 Vegan foods are becoming very trendy at this moment. Most restaurants are trying to figure out ways to serve something plant based on their menu. If you’re considering going vegan and worrying about your protein intake, there are so many plant-based proteins sources you can choose from. Even Burger King has gotten in on the […]

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]]> Vegan foods are becoming very trendy at this moment. Most restaurants are trying to figure out ways to serve something plant based on their menu. If you’re considering going vegan and worrying about your protein intake, there are so many plant-based proteins sources you can choose from. Even Burger King has gotten in on the act by serving plant-based burgers.

How much protein you need depends on your weight and activity level, but it’s possible to reach these needs on a vegan diet. You need to make sure you incorporate a lot of whole plant foods into your meals. Plant-based proteins are incomplete proteins, meaning they don’t contain high levels of all nine of the essential amino acids that we need to get from our diets. So in order to reach your recommended daily amount you should eat lots of fruit and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

Peanuts

One ounce contains 7g of protein. They are high in fat, so be aware of this when eating lots of natural peanut butter, but they are a great protein source.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9EgXLNosrW/

Tofu

Three ounces contains 15g of protein. Tofu contains essential amino acids, carbohydrates and fat and is a fabulous meat alternative in all dishes.

View this post on Instagram

Hello weekend, I missed you. Hello noodles, I missed you too. 👀 Finished my last session for the day and found myself making ramen noodles with all the veggies and tofu. 🍜 . I just cooked a set of @lotusfoods rice ramen. Didn’t use a seasoning packet, just added a splash of soy sauce after it finished cooking. Baked some tofu and then added it to some sautéed mushrooms and broccoli that I tossed with soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder and sesame seeds. Topped this over the noodles and it was so good even if it was super simple. Enjoyed with some avocado and now I’m satisfied. 😌 . Garlic Chili Tofu 1 block extra firm tofu drained and pressed for at least an hour 2 tbsp tamari 1 tbsp nutritional yeast 2 tsp chili garlic sauce . Set oven to 400F. After pressing tofu, cut tofu into even cubes and place in a bowl or Tupperware container. Add remaining ingredients, and if using a bowl just gently toss together. If using a tupperware container, seal container and gently shake contents to evenly coat tofu. Remove tofu and place on a lined baking sheet making sure tofu cubes aren’t touching. Place in oven for at least 25 minutes or until edges have browned. Remove from oven and serve as desired.

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Quinoa

One cup contains 8g of protein. Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids. It’s packed with fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and so much more. Swap out your rice for this tasty grain and add lots of veggies.

Kidney Beans

One cup contains 14g of Protein. Make a fabulous vegan chili with kidney beans—you wont even miss the meat. Filled with protein, these beans also reduce cholesterol and lower blood sugar levels.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> tofu Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:39:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png tofu Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Vegan Protein Sources for a Plant-Based Diet https://yourdailysportfix.com/vegan-protein-sources-for-a-plant-based-diet/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:32:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21724 If you’ve followed a vegan diet for an extended period of time, you’ve more than likely been asked where you get your protein. In general, this question is well-meaning and comes from a place of curiosity, but it does highlight some major misconceptions surrounding nutrition and plant-based diets. Many of us actually eat more protein […]

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]]> If you’ve followed a vegan diet for an extended period of time, you’ve more than likely been asked where you get your protein. In general, this question is well-meaning and comes from a place of curiosity, but it does highlight some major misconceptions surrounding nutrition and plant-based diets. Many of us actually eat more protein than we really need, and there are plenty of plant foods that contain enough protein to help us meet the recommended daily intake. Here are a few we especially love.

Tofu

With over 20 grams per ½ cup serving, tofu contains more protein than almost any other plant-based food. It’s made from soy and has a very mild taste that takes on the flavor of whatever it’s prepared with, so it’s incredibly versatile. We love it in Asian dishes and as a replacement for scrambled eggs. 

Beans

There are actually about 400 different varieties of beans in the world, though most grocery stores will only carry about 10-15. All beans contain some protein, though some of the best sources are fava beans, lentils, black beans and chickpeas. 

Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast grown on molasses. It’s a great source of several vitamins and minerals, and it also contains about 8 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons. It has a cheese-like flavor and can be used as a seasoning on everything from pasta to popcorn to oven-roasted veggies. 

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]]> How Much Protein Do You Need? https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-much-protein-do-you-need/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:30:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21252 When you think of protein you think of building muscles. If you aren’t strength training regularly how much protein do you really need? The recommended amount of protein is 0.8g/KG of total body weight, this amount hasn’t been updated in many years. We are now learning that 1.2-1.5g/KG is better for those who exercise regularly, […]

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]]> When you think of protein you think of building muscles. If you aren’t strength training regularly how much protein do you really need?

The recommended amount of protein is 0.8g/KG of total body weight, this amount hasn’t been updated in many years. We are now learning that 1.2-1.5g/KG is better for those who exercise regularly, to support tissue growth. If you split that between your meals it should be 30-35g/meal of protein.

Not all protein is created equally and if you want the nine essential amino acids you can only get these from animal products. Plant-based protein is missing at least one, which is why it is important to eat a variety of sources of protein when you are vegan to receive all the essential amino acids.

Strength training makes your body more sensitive to the muscle-growing properties of amino acids, using more of the protein for synthesis. Protein also slows down the absorption of carbs, preventing sugar spikes and crashes. Protein also helps your muscles to recover after a workout.

To conclude, protein is essential for optimizing the quality of your life, so making sure to include a protein source at every meal is important for you and your body.

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]]> Soy Milk Fan? Is Soy Actually Good for You? https://yourdailysportfix.com/soy-milk-fan-is-soy-actually-good-for-you/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=8872 Soy and products made of soy are not a new thing. Soy is a big part of traditional Asian diets and has been for thousands of years. It’s one of the most popular plant-based protein sources nowadays and an ingredient in many processed foods, which brings it a bad reputation. But is soy good or […]

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]]> Soy and products made of soy are not a new thing. Soy is a big part of traditional Asian diets and has been for thousands of years. It’s one of the most popular plant-based protein sources nowadays and an ingredient in many processed foods, which brings it a bad reputation. But is soy good or bad for your health?

View this post on Instagram

obsession|.mango&soy smoothie 🥛

A post shared by Sophia Ippoliti (@sophiaippoliti) on

Soy is definitely still a controversial food. While some praise it for its health benefits, others avoid it as much as they can. Soy milk is the most popular choice among people who don’t want to drink dairy because of lactose intolerance or any other reason. Tofu is also popular as a vegetarian cheese replacement.

Benefits

Soy is believed to reduce the levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. There’s also a connection between soy consumption and female fertility. According to a 2016 study, women who ate soy before IVF treatment (in vitro fertilization) had a better chance of a successful pregnancy than women who didn’t.

View this post on Instagram

TOFU CRISPY 🥘 J’ai enfin testé les nuggets de tofu et j’ai trouvé ça plutôt trop bon et une super chouette alternative 🍗 RECETTE 👩🏻‍🍳 ▫un bloc de tofu ▫2 càs de sauce soja ▫1 càc de moutarde ▫1 càc de sirop d’érable ▫ail en poudre ▫farine ▫chapelure ▫eau + maïzena >> Commencer par couper votre tofu en carré. Dans un bol mélanger la marine : sauce soja, moutarde, sirop d’érable et ail. Verser le tofu dans cette préparation pendant 1h. Préparer trois bol : le 1 avec de la farine, le 2 avec un peu d’eau et de maïzena et le dernier avec de la chapelure. Tremper chaque morceau dans le bol 1 puis 2 puis le 3. Faire cuire dans une poêle avec de l’huile Vous avez déjà testé les nuggets de tofu ?

A post shared by Salomé (@mygreedyside) on

Negative Effects

There aren’t any proven negative effects of soy but scientists are still debating this. Many people find it discouraging that the majority of the soy used in the western market is genetically modified. Most GMO soy products contain the controversial pesticide glyphosate, which discourages some people.

The post Soy Milk Fan? Is Soy Actually Good for You? appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

]]> 4 Best Plant-Based Protein Sources https://yourdailysportfix.com/4-best-plant-based-protein-sources/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:58:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=7747 Vegan foods are becoming very trendy at this moment. Most restaurants are trying to figure out ways to serve something plant based on their menu. If you’re considering going vegan and worrying about your protein intake, there are so many plant-based proteins sources you can choose from. Even Burger King has gotten in on the […]

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]]> Vegan foods are becoming very trendy at this moment. Most restaurants are trying to figure out ways to serve something plant based on their menu. If you’re considering going vegan and worrying about your protein intake, there are so many plant-based proteins sources you can choose from. Even Burger King has gotten in on the act by serving plant-based burgers.

How much protein you need depends on your weight and activity level, but it’s possible to reach these needs on a vegan diet. You need to make sure you incorporate a lot of whole plant foods into your meals. Plant-based proteins are incomplete proteins, meaning they don’t contain high levels of all nine of the essential amino acids that we need to get from our diets. So in order to reach your recommended daily amount you should eat lots of fruit and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

Peanuts

One ounce contains 7g of protein. They are high in fat, so be aware of this when eating lots of natural peanut butter, but they are a great protein source.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9EgXLNosrW/

Tofu

Three ounces contains 15g of protein. Tofu contains essential amino acids, carbohydrates and fat and is a fabulous meat alternative in all dishes.

View this post on Instagram

Hello weekend, I missed you. Hello noodles, I missed you too. 👀 Finished my last session for the day and found myself making ramen noodles with all the veggies and tofu. 🍜 . I just cooked a set of @lotusfoods rice ramen. Didn’t use a seasoning packet, just added a splash of soy sauce after it finished cooking. Baked some tofu and then added it to some sautéed mushrooms and broccoli that I tossed with soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic powder and sesame seeds. Topped this over the noodles and it was so good even if it was super simple. Enjoyed with some avocado and now I’m satisfied. 😌 . Garlic Chili Tofu 1 block extra firm tofu drained and pressed for at least an hour 2 tbsp tamari 1 tbsp nutritional yeast 2 tsp chili garlic sauce . Set oven to 400F. After pressing tofu, cut tofu into even cubes and place in a bowl or Tupperware container. Add remaining ingredients, and if using a bowl just gently toss together. If using a tupperware container, seal container and gently shake contents to evenly coat tofu. Remove tofu and place on a lined baking sheet making sure tofu cubes aren’t touching. Place in oven for at least 25 minutes or until edges have browned. Remove from oven and serve as desired.

A post shared by Catherine | MS, RD (@plantbasedrd) on

Quinoa

One cup contains 8g of protein. Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids. It’s packed with fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and so much more. Swap out your rice for this tasty grain and add lots of veggies.

Kidney Beans

One cup contains 14g of Protein. Make a fabulous vegan chili with kidney beans—you wont even miss the meat. Filled with protein, these beans also reduce cholesterol and lower blood sugar levels.

The post 4 Best Plant-Based Protein Sources appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

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