11 super plant proteins will change how see protein forever. When most people hear the word protein they automatically think of meat, fish, dairy and eggs but there are lots more protein sources out there that are less acidic and easier to digest. It’s time to embrace plant proteins to add some variety to our diets. Nuts, seeds, goji berries, oats, quinoa, nut/seed butters, lentils, chickpeas, beans, nut milk and pea protein are just some of the fantastic plant based proteins out there. Granted animal products are higher in protein but they are also quite acidic and high in saturated fats, adding variety to the diet will help the body stay more balanced.