Actor and bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has revealed his source of protein since going 80% vegan.
The 75-year-old former California governor weighs 113 kilograms and eats 250 grams of protein a day, long considered the pinnacle of fitness. In recent years, however, he has removed most of the meat from his diet and replaced it with plant-based proteins such as lentils, salads and veggie burgers.
in his episode Arnold’s Pump Club “My protein staples are eggs, salmon and chicken, but I’m eating more veggie burgers with lentils and beans,” he revealed on the podcast.
Meat only makes up 20% of protein intake, he claimed.
So what does Arnold Schwarzenegger eat?
“I often have oatmeal with Greek yogurt or granola in the morning after training,” Schwarzenegger said on his podcast. “I always have a salad for lunch, sometimes with a plant-based burger or salmon or chicken. Also sometimes with a scramble or an omelet. For dinner I always have soup. Light the last meal.” I like to
The recommended daily amount of protein for adults is at least 0.8g/kg body weight.
What types of plant protein are there?
You can enjoy plant-based protein by simply purchasing a vegan protein powder. However, here are some of the plant-based proteins that are commonly found in vegan diets.
- Soybeans (tofu, soy milk, edamame)
- brown rice
- pumpkin seeds
- chia seeds
- Quinoa
- Khums
- almond
- lentil
There are many other types of plant-based proteins such as sunflower seed protein, peanut protein, and oat protein. Each type has its own nutritional profile and benefits, so it’s important to choose a variety of protein sources to ensure you’re getting enough of all essential amino acids and other important nutrients.
Vegan protein contains all nine essential amino acids that the human body needs to function. They cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained through diet.
However, some proteins do not contain all essential amino acids. This is true for most plant-based proteins, but you can combine different sources to get them all. For example, combining legumes with grains such as rice or beans, or hummus spread on bread may be just what you need.
