If you've been vegan for a while and protein is still the thing that nags at you, you're in good company. It's the most Googled question in plant-based nutrition, and also the most overcomplicated one.
Nobody sat you down and explained the few things that actually matter. Once you have those, protein stops being a puzzle. This guide is that conversation.
The internet just made it feel that way. This guide cuts through the conflicting advice, the obsessive tracking, the "but where do you get your protein?" anxiety, and hands you something you can actually use.
It's built for people who want the straight answer on protein: how much, from where, and how to make it work without turning every meal into a math problem.
Get answers to your nagging questions, and clarity on your next steps. Here's what's included in the guide:
Figure out your protein requirement, and how to hit it every day.
A simple approach for building high-protein vegan meals.
14 plant foods packed with protein (some more than meat!)
Why protein density matters when you have a protein intake goal.
Most of my clients call me Coach K. I’m a fitness and nutrition coach, TEDx speaker, 23-year vegan, and host of the No-B.S. Vegan podcast. I work with vegans and veg-curious folks who want to get strong, eat well, and stop second-guessing themselves.
I hold a Master’s degree in Gerontology, specializing in health and aging, and I’ve spent years translating peer-reviewed research into coaching systems that work in real life.
I mention all this so you know the No-B.S. Protein Guide is grounded in actual research and real-world coaching, not a wellness influencer's marketing funnel.
"Together we took my vegan nutrition and training to the next level. I lost 18 pounds and gained a ton of strength and lots of new muscle."
- Jeremy
"Coach K helped to get my macros in line to support my workouts. I've gained muscle and definitely have become stronger. I also lost 7 pounds, which I was thrilled about!"
- Amy
"Karina really shed light on the nutritional needs I'd been falling short of . I'm a better advocate for myself and a better ambassador for the vegan lifestyle as a result."
- Liz
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