
Tempeh, Beans, and Oats: A Dietitian-Backed Gut Health Protein Trio
A nutrition expert highlights three gut-friendly plant-based proteins—tempeh, beans, and oats. Tempeh provides about 18g protein and 6g fiber per serving and includes probiotics; beans (like navy/white varieties) supply substantial fiber, protein, and calcium; oats offer roughly 5g protein with soluble fiber that supports digestion and heart health, especially when paired with fortified non-dairy milk. The piece emphasizes fiber and probiotics as the two main gut-health traits to look for in plant-based proteins, noting tempeh is among the few foods that combine both fiber and probiotics.












