Can Athletes Get Enough Protein on a Vegan Diet? Generally speaking, athletes can easily get enough protein on a whole-food, plant-based diet, and they don't need to consume protein powders or bars—or even focus on eating whole foods with high concentrations of protein, such as beans—to do so.

Protein powders are good because they can help build muscle and they a good source of vitamins and minerals. If you eat a vegetarian or vegan diet, you may find you struggle to get enough protein every day. A vegan protein powder can be an excellent way to meet your protein requirements.

Some plant-based foods, such as soybean products, seitan, beans, and lentils contain high amounts of protein. You can also find protein in nuts, whole grains like quinoa and amaranth, and hemp seeds. People following a vegan diet may need to plan in order to reach their daily protein goals.

After a workout, it is essential to replenish your body's nutrients to support muscle recovery. HERMOSA vegan protein powder can be mixed with water or a nut milk of your choice to create a post-workout recovery drink. This will provide the necessary amino acids to support muscle growth and repair.