Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3260: How to Get Enough Protein from Plants as a Vegetarian or Vegan on Plant-Based Nutrition
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Jan 16, 2026 Uncover the truth about plant proteins! Discover why you don't need to combine them at every meal, thanks to your body's amino acid pool. Learn how strength training plays a vital role in directing protein where it's needed most. Find out that vegans might require a bit more protein due to digestibility. Plus, hear which plant-based protein sources top the absorption charts, with processed soy taking the lead. Get ready to elevate your plant-based nutrition game!
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Puzzle Analogy For Amino Acids
- Dr. Neal Malik uses a puzzle analogy to explain amino acids as pieces needed to build muscle.
- He compares missing amino acids from single plant foods to missing puzzle pieces that the body must find elsewhere.
Amino Acids Pool Across Meals
- The body keeps an amino-acid pool and can combine plant proteins across meals and days.
- Eating a variety of plant foods provides the pieces the body needs to build and repair muscle.
Train To Direct Protein To Muscle
- Create demand for muscle growth through regular strength training to prioritize amino acids for muscle.
- Work your muscles so the body sends dietary amino acids to muscle rather than other uses.