Let’s get meatless – finding an alternative for your protein.

Protein is a macronutrient that is absolutely essential for a healthy lifestyle. You need it for:

1. Building and repairing your bones, muscles, cartilage and skin.
   FYI: Your hair and nails mostly consist of protein.
2. Supply your entire body with the nutrients it needs. Our red blood cells contain a protein compound that helps carry oxygen throughout the body. 
3. Making food-digesting enzymes and making new cells and body chemicals.
4. Hormone regulation, especially during the transformation and development of cells during puberty.

Some fitness benefits include: 

• Speeding recovery after exercise and/or injury
• Reducing muscle loss
• Building lean muscle
• Helping maintain a healthy weight
• Curbing hunger

Protein should be 10-35% of your diet. A 2000-calorie daily diet requires 200-700 calories of protein for normal functioning. We know what you’re thinking – that is a whole lot of meat. What if you could get just as much protein but meatless? 

The world is gradually adapting to plant-based diets and we, here at Shiokfarm, are so excited about it! Here is a sneaky cheat list of earth-friendly food packed with protein for you and your child.

**Please note the values provided above are roughly estimated.

For reference: 

1 serving of chicken breast – 26g

1 serving of beef (ground, lean) – 21g

1 serving of ground pork – 22g