Vita Moore never bought the idea that vegans cannot obtain enough protein. She chuckles, “That’s always the first thing people ask me—where do you get your protein?” However, I have been vegan for five years and I have never felt more powerful.
Her path into plant-based life began with ethical considerations but evolved over time to become rather intimate. Vita aimed for lighter, clearer, more in sync with her body. She still realized, though, she had to be deliberate about her meals—especially about protein. She resorted to entire plant foods that would satisfy her and provide energy instead of costly replacements or ultra-processed vegan meats.
Vita started learning how to blend foods in ways that increased general nutrition as well as protein consumption. Her dinners revolved mostly on legumes, tofu, tempeh, and healthful grains. Still, her approach to every recipe—with inventiveness and confidence—made all the difference.
Cooking evolved from being mostly about “what to avoid” to “what to build.” Reimagining traditional meals delighted her: creamy chickpea curries, grain bowls full of nuts and roasted veggies, thick stews laden with lentils. Every meal served as a call to nurture her free from compromise.
Vita found she was thriving rather than only reaching her protein targets over time. “My focus improved, my recovery following workouts got faster, and I hardly felt that afternoon slump anymore,” she says.
She now enjoys sharing her dishes with those who are dubious about vegan diets. “The key is eating smarter rather than more,” she explains. “And you never go back once you feel how powerful plants can make you.”
