In a recent online survey conducted by the Data Decisions Group for Meatless Monday, 52 percent of the participants agreed that getting enough protein was one of the biggest challenges in cutting back on meat.
To address this issue, Meatless Monday teamed up with the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future at the Bloomberg School of Public Health to create the “Plant Protein Power” educational campaign. Master of Public Health and Registered Dietitian Becky Ramsing, who serves as the Meatless Monday adviser at the Center said, “You definitely don’t need meat at every meal. Beans, nuts, fruits and vegetables can provide ample amounts of quality protein.”
To help clarify protein for puzzled consumers, we rounded up the answers to many common questions. These FAQs have been composed by Becky Ramsing, Senior Program Officer with the Johns Hopkins Center for Livable Future and a Registered Dietitian who is the lead technical advisor for the Meatless Monday campaign.
Can I Easily Get Full Protein Each Day Without Eating Meat?
Yes, you can. There are plenty of fresh, flavorful ways to get your recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of protein without eating meat. And plant-based protein is an excellent choice. Certain nuts, beans and grains are especially high in protein – not to mention rich in nutrients that help you feel great.
