The 10 Best Plant-Based Protein Sources

Seitan

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Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame

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Lentils

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Beans

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Nutritional Yeast

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Spelt and Teff

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Hemp Seeds

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Green Peas

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Spirulina

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Spirulina

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