Vegan and vegetarian diets are on the rise in the U.S. as more people are looking for alternative ways to eat healthier. This, in turn, leads to a change in food manufacturing formulations such as clean label ingredients, listing only a few ingredients, and using more plant protein. As Malochleb mentions in ift.org,”The plant-based protein market, estimated at $18.5 billion in 2019, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.0% from 2019 to 2025, to reach $40.6 billion by 2025, according to research by MarketsandMarkets. Public awareness regarding obesity caused by unhealthy food consumption has led to the demand for plant-based protein products.” from Medical News today provides a list of 15 plant-based foods that provide high protein content and nutrients. These include, tofu and its derivatives, chia seeds, mycoprotein, Ezekiel bread, nuts & lentils, Spirulina, Quinoa, chickpea, beans & rice, potatoes, protein rich vegetables like kale, mushrooms, and broccoli.
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