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Understanding Protein
Find your sources. Build your variety.
Discover protein in both animal and plant foods. Get to know beans, lentils, tofu, eggs, fish and other sources, and explore simple ways to bring more variety to the protein foods in your meals.
English PDF, delivered as a download. No printed book is included. Sold on its own, so you only pay for the subject you want.
- Recognise a range of protein sources.
- Explore animal and plant food options.
- Plan meals around ingredients you enjoy.
Three things this guide gives you
- 01Recognise a range of protein sources.
- 02Explore animal and plant food options.
- 03Plan meals around ingredients you enjoy.
Eight chapters
- 01What protein does
- 02Animal and plant sources
- 03Beans and lentils
- 04Tofu and other soya foods
- 05Eggs, fish, meat and dairy
- 06Reading protein on food labels
- 07Choosing a varied mix
- 08Bringing protein into meals
A page from the guide
Start with foods you already enjoy
Write down the protein foods you eat in a typical week. Your list might include eggs, yoghurt, fish, beans or tofu. Choose one familiar meal and think of another protein food that would work in it. Lentils could join a tomato sauce, or tofu could become part of a vegetable stir-fry. Use variety as a starting point rather than treating every meal as a calculation.
Find your sources. Build your variety.
Adults looking for an approachable introduction to protein in everyday eating.
About this guide
Is this a printed book?
No. It is an English-language digital guide you download and keep. A printed book is not included.
Can I buy just this one?
Yes. Each PRYDEN guide is sold individually for £14.99, and the others are there whenever a different subject interests you.
Do I need previous nutrition knowledge?
No. The guide introduces its topic in clear language and uses familiar food examples.
Do I need to count calories or track every meal?
No. The guide focuses on understanding foods, exploring variety and making practical choices.
Do I have to buy anything else?
No. The examples use food from an ordinary shopping basket. No supplements, apps or special ingredients are needed.
Can I read a sample first?
Yes. The chapter list and an interior passage are on this page, as selectable text.
Three more subjects at £14.99 each
English PDF, delivered as a download. No printed book is included. PRYDEN guides are general information about food for adults; they are not personal dietary or medical advice, and they do not replace guidance from a qualified professional.