Lentils are always a good choice. Cheap and very protein packed. It is low in certain amino acids, so eat some rice with it. You can always go the protein powder route too, but make sure it has a balanced amino acid profile as well.
Yes, good protein powder will have the added proteins and amino acid listed on the label. That being said your body is really good at breaking down proteins to get the amino acids it needs, and some like whey (which is milk so if you’re going vegan won’t work) protein are already complete and will have enough of each amino acid that you need unless you are an athlete.
You don’t need to worry about “protein combining” and stuff like that. Plants contain all the essential and non-essential too. Here’s the actual protein (amino acids) profile of different foods if you’re interested.
Lentils are always a good choice. Cheap and very protein packed. It is low in certain amino acids, so eat some rice with it. You can always go the protein powder route too, but make sure it has a balanced amino acid profile as well.
Can you check the amino acid profile by reading the label or how would you find this information?
Yes, good protein powder will have the added proteins and amino acid listed on the label. That being said your body is really good at breaking down proteins to get the amino acids it needs, and some like whey (which is milk so if you’re going vegan won’t work) protein are already complete and will have enough of each amino acid that you need unless you are an athlete.
You don’t need to worry about “protein combining” and stuff like that. Plants contain all the essential and non-essential too. Here’s the actual protein (amino acids) profile of different foods if you’re interested.