Eating five types of plant-based foods on a daily basis is equivalent to eating meat.

Eating too much meat increases the risk of chronic diseases. But eating too little leads to insufficient protein intake. Here are 5 vegetarian foods that help bridge this gap.

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1. Oats: Protein content is slightly less than 3%. It is also rich in trace elements such as manganese and selenium and has the effect of lowering blood lipids.

2. Peas: Rich in dietary fiber, vitamin K, minerals, and vitamin C, with a protein content of 5%.

3. Peanut Butter: Contains the same ingredient as wine, resveratrol, and monounsaturated fatty acids, which can prevent cardiovascular diseases. Its protein content is about 28%.

4. Brown Rice: Does not easily raise blood sugar, contains minerals and fiber, and has a protein content of 2.5%.

5. Coconut: Rich in protein and dietary fiber. However, the saturated fat content of coconut meat is also very high, so do not eat it frequently.

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