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Trends and Innovations in Plant-Based Alternatives

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The sustainability of our food is under the microscope like never before.

How to Get Enough Protein on a Plant-Based Diet

One of the best ways to capitalize on the work you do in the gym is to eat a high protein diet. Protein is the building blocks of muscle, and eating plenty of it helps to grow your strength and recover from exercise faster.

Alfalfa protein has tremendous potential as a global food source, particularly within the fitness industry. Its unique combination of characteristics, when unlocked by Leaft Foods, pose answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding food and nutrition today.

Like many plant-based foods, the innovation that’s making plant protein powder more available is growing considerably. It’s well worth exploring the world of plant proteins as a healthy source of nutrition.

Plant proteins are more available today than ever before. We know more about the benefits of plant protein, and how to fuel our bodies without eating meat. It’s never been easier to start relying on plant based protein more.

With demand for plant proteins only increasing, rubisco - and alfalfa - are set to play a huge role in feeding the world in the coming years.

There are more options now for people looking to consume protein than ever before. While whey may be one of the first types of protein you think of, there are often many advantages to other alternatives.

Protein has long been seen as an important part of a healthy diet. But in recent times, people are beginning to realize just how critical it is to health and longevity. 

Right now, rubisco is emerging as a new, rich source of plant protein that’s readily available in nature, sustainable to grow at a large scale, and highly digestible compared to other proteins that leave you feeling bloated.

Leaft Foods attracted the attention of international and local investors with its innovation that enables the extraction of plant protein from sustainably-farmed green leaves, for use in a range of foods.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor visited Leaft Foods today to reveal a 5-year research and development programme. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is contributing $8m through its Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund, and Leaft Foods is investing $12m.