Are plant proteins suitable for a weight loss diet?
Plant proteins encompass proteins derived from lentils, peas, pumpkin, rice, soy, hemp…
Extracted from these plants, the resulting plant protein powders achieve a concentrated protein content of between 60% and 80%.
Plant proteins in high demand
Since 2017, product references based on plant proteins have doubled. This is driven by strong consumer demand sparking innovation and development.
Indeed, 39% of French consumers identify as flexitarians, while the soy protein market could reach 100 billion euros by 2029.
Currently, the most widely used plant protein is wheat—although declining over the past two years—and soy. Pea protein has seen significant growth since 2019, alongside lupin. These are followed by plant proteins from diverse sources: rice, hemp, sunflower, pumpkin, coconut… as well as spirulina.
Plant proteins for weight loss
While a high-protein diet supports weight loss and weight maintenance, does the protein source influence the benefits of a slimming diet?
A recent study shows that a high-protein diet based on soy plant proteins leads to weight loss and fat mass reduction identical to a high-protein diet without soy protein (Obes Sci Pract. May 2018).
Furthermore, the intake of plant proteins improves insulin resistance and body composition by reducing adipose tissue (Nutr Diabetes. 2018).
Finally, during the maintenance phase, increasing the proportion of plant proteins at the expense of animal proteins proves beneficial both for maintaining lost weight and for blood pressure regulation (Nutrients. 2017).
Practical application
How to integrate plant proteins into your slimming program?
Slimpack has developed a range of high-protein formulations based 100% on plant proteins for every meal and snack throughout the day.
Breakfast > vegan beverages and cake
– plant-based cocoa
– chocolate mug cake
– spirulina iced tea
– neutral pea, soy, and pumpkin plant protein powders
Lunch & Dinner > savory options
– high-protein pasta
– vegan vegetable soup
– turmeric lentil soup
Snack > green snacking
– vegan peanut bar
– herb crackers
– plain crackers
A bespoke vegan high-protein diet tailored to your brand
Slimpack supports and advises you in developing an innovative and effective vegan slimming program.
