Tempeh is a soy based, low fat, vegetarian protein source that has almost the equivalent amount of protein as its meat alternative. A 4 oz serving of tempeh contains 21 grams of protein, equivalent to a 3 oz serving of steak.

Tempeh is not only a cleaner source of protein, it also does not contain animal fat that can lead to cardiovascular ailments when taken in excess.

Check out my favourite Jamaican Jerk Tempeh Marinade Recipe at http://food52.com/recipes/28487-jamaican-jerk-tempeh

Jollia is passionate about nutrition, crazy about whole foods, and is always on the hunt for healthy recipe inspirations. She’s also the blogger at RosyCheeksProject where she writes about optimal gut health and shares her favourite gut-healthy recipes. You can catch her in action on Instagram (@rosycheeksproject) or see what’s brewing in her kitchen at RosyCheeksProject.com.