What does it mean to be plant-based? It means you’re choosing to get most of your food from plant sources. The Director of the Department of Nutrition at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Health contributor, Katherine D. McManus, MS, RD, LDN, explains:

“This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. It doesn’t mean that you are vegetarian or vegan and never eat meat or dairy. Rather, you are proportionately choosing more of your foods from plant sources.”

If you’ve considered reducing your meat or dairy intake (Meatless Monday perhaps?), you may be wondering how to get adequate protein when your main sources are eliminated.

Here are 10 sources of plant-based protein that are easy to incorporate into your meals today: Lentils, chickpeas (think: hummus), nuts, quinoa, tofu, steel-cut oats, chia seeds (toss in a smoothie), beans with rice, potatoes, and leafy greens.