Must-Eat High Proteinous Plant Sources for Vegetarians: A Perspective

Objective: The main objective of this perspective article is to briefly discuss the eight inexpensive, protein-rich, highly nutritious plant sources as an alternative to animal proteins. Methods: The study is based on a literature search via Google Scholar, Research Gate, Scopus, Web of Sciences, Pub-Med, etc. Result and Conclusion: Eight protein-rich plant sources like flaxseeds, chickpeas, soybeans, green peas, kidney beans, peanuts, mung beans, and cowpeas have been presented briefly. In addition to protein, they are also full of carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and several bioactive molecules, indicating many biological applications in the solution of multiple health issues and strongly promoting the health. Thus, the addition of these nutritious plant sources in our daily diet in mixed form fulfills the daily nutrient requirement and is very helpful in health promotion and the fight against malnutrition.