Proteins of plant origin provide essential nutrients for health. The quality of vegetable protein is different from animal protein.
The amount of protein the body needs varies depending on the person and factors such as weight, sex, activity level or age. According to the Spanish Society of Dietetics and Food Sciences (SEDCA), it is recommended that at least 50% of the total daily protein comes from plant sources. The importance of legumes lies in their contribution of iron and group B vitamins, essential for maintaining brain and blood health.