
Discover how to assemble complete plant-based proteins from natural foods, reduce processed items, and plan two plant-based meals for a retreat while reviewing protein needs for aging and exercise.
Explain what protein is and its amino acids, including the essential nine, and show how plant and animal foods provide complete or complementary proteins, with Eat for Health guidelines.
As people age, protein needs rise after 70, and calories decline; after exercise, eat protein and carbs within 30 minutes to support muscle repair, avoiding excess protein that stresses kidneys.
In this course you will learn about plant based nutrition focusing on protein. Many people are wanting to eat more plant based with many giving up animal products entirely. If you are vegan, or want to add more vegan and plant based food into your diet this course will help you make sure you are not missing out on your protein requirements. Perhaps you have a family member or friend who is vegan and want to know how to provide a complete protein meal for them? You will learn how to confidently create meals with adequate protein (with essential amino acids) as well as make them delicious. Knowledge of protein combination is essential when planning a vegan meal and is especially important if you are 100% vegan. You will learn how to calculate your protein requirements and some recipes to get you started. We will also look at protein and exercise and protein in aging. There are a few activities to get you thinking so that you won't miss out by doing this course online !
By the end of this course you will be empowered with all the information you need to include enough protein in your diet from plant based foods.