Can you get your protein from peas?

The benefits of eating plant-based foods are many, including weight loss, increased cardiovascular health and reduced risk for high blood pressure, cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.

Despite the evidence, many people are still concerned that a diet of mainly plant-based foods won’t be nutritionally complete, especially when it comes to protein.

It’s understandable. The meat protein message has been handed down for generations, and the proteins in plants aren’t considered sufficient enough to meet dietary needs. But, the truth about protein is that you can get enough of it from plants if you eat a variety of them.

One vegetable that’s high in protein is the pea. One cup of green peas has 8 grams of protein. One half cup of cooked split peas (a type of field pea) also contains 8 grams of protein.

Peas are taking their place next to whey and soy as smart way to add plant-based protein to your diet. One added benefit is that pea protein doesn’t have the allergen concerns posed by whey or soy, although people with gout are advised to stay away from peas.

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