Nutrition in focus: protein

Have you thought about what ‘vegan’ protein looks like? Protein is normally assumed to be meat-, fish- and eggbased, but that’s not all it can be. So, what does protein look like to us vegans? What varieties and flavours can we enjoy? Are they healthy and filling? Here, I will help you to understand the different sources of plant-based protein and share some nutritious recipes that will help you to get enough each day.

What is protein?

Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function and regulation of the