Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from KeithMcKellar and more videos in the Better Health category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www. howcast. com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www. howcast. com Vegans eschew all animal products — a main source of protein. But it’s still possible to get the USDA recommended amount with these tasty alternatives. To complete this How-To you will need: Beans and lentils Veggie burgers, hotdogs, and sausages Bulgar wheat Seitan Tempeh Quinoa Tofu Soy milk, soy cheese, and soy yogurt Nuts and nut butters High-protein vegetables Hummus (optional) Warning: Never change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1: Add beans Add cooked beans — such as kidney, lima, or navy — or lentils in place of meat in soups, stews, casseroles, and chili. You can also make bean burgers and lentil burgers for a hearty meal. Tip: Hummus, made with chickpeas and tahini, is a delicious high-protein spread. Step 2: Try soy Try soy and grain-based protein products like veggie burgers, veggie hotdogs, and veggie sausages. Step 3: Incorporate meat substitutes Incorporate other meat substitutes into your diet, including bulgar wheat, seitan — a wheat gluten — tempeh, which is cultured soybeans, quinoa, and tofu. Step 4: Substitute dairy Substitute dairy in recipes with soy milk, soy cheese, and soy . . .

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