Wanna Eat Less Meat But Don't Know How To Start? Here's How Plant-Based Foods Can Help
A plant-based diet ultimately offers many health benefits in the long run.
By Timothy Tuan — 22 Mar 2022, 04:58 PM
Over the past few years, plant-based eating has become a trend, with supermarkets selling plant-based food and restaurants offering meatless options
As such, more Malaysians are opting for plant-based eating, not necessarily for religious purposes, but for other reasons such as to help reduce carbon emissions, practise a more mindful lifestyle, as well as eat clean and healthy.
While plant-based eating has become a familiar concept, there are still many myths and misconceptions that surround the lifestyle, which ends up deterring people from trying it out
One popular misconception is that a plant-based diet does not supplement enough protein, which is not true.
In fact, many plant-based foods such as soy, nuts, and beans are packed with protein.
Plant-based food generally does not contain as much protein as animal products. However, it's been reported that by consuming a wide variety of plant-based food, you can still get enough protein, as well as other forms of essential nutrients like iron, calcium, and more.
Besides that, it's also very common for Malaysians to assume that maintaining a plant-based diet automatically means eating bland-tasting and boring food
No. In fact, through plant-based eating, you're opening yourself to tonnes of new recipes and flavours that can easily be prepared in the kitchen. Plant-based food can be as equally flavourful and yummy as regular food.
Additionally, not all plant-based foods are healthy. For example, it's unhealthy to load yourself on potato chips, sugar, and refined grains.
So, while cutting out dairy and meat provide beneficial results in the long term, you still have to watch what you consume. It's still essential to load up on whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Plus, it's much easier to kickstart a plant-based diet these days. You can now easily find frozen plant-based options, canned vegetables, plant-based milk, and vegan ready-to-eat meals, all of which may be as healthy as consuming fresh food.
If you're looking for yummy plant-based options but don't know where to start, check out First Pride's Green Series range
Launched not too long ago, First Pride's Green Series marks the brand's first plant-based range in Asia.
Noticing that plant-based eating has been rising in popularity, the brand knew just how important it was to offer plant-based products that are affordable and easily accessible for Malaysians.
Most importantly, to ensure that their Green Series meets Malaysians' health and taste expectations, First Pride has thoughtfully innovated their plant-based products by regionally-sourcing ingredients such as bamboo fibre, soy protein, and wheat protein
Contrary to the popular myth that plant-based food lacks protein, First Pride's Green Series is packed with plant-based protein, thanks to the brand's expertise in the protein industry.
With their capabilities, the brand is able to offer snacks that have a meat-like texture and flavour, which makes a great alternative to actual meat. Another great thing is that Malaysians can rest assured that the entire Green Series range is halal-certified.
Can't wait to get your hands on First Pride's Green Series? Here's a look at all their yummy plant-based snacks:
- First Pride Bites
- First Pride Spicy Nuggets
- First Pride Strips
- First Pride Hainanese Cutlet (new Malaysian flavour)
- First Pride Satay Strips (new Malaysian flavour)
- First Pride Spicy Masala Bites (new Malaysian flavour)
Sounds tantalising, right? First Pride's Green Series range is something you have to try, especially if you're looking for alternative meat products because you're having a hard time cutting meat out of your diet.
Whether you prefer small bites, nuggets, strips, or cutlets, First Pride has it all! Plus, First Pride's plant-based snacks are easy to cook, be it via baking, pan-frying, deep-frying, or air frying.
