One of the biggest challenges of a healthy, plant-based diet is optimizing protein. We're making that process effortless and accessible to everyone.
Like many people, we strive to follow a plant-based diet for health, longevity, and the well-being of the planet.
However, one particular challenge in plant-based nutrition is optimizing protein intake.
The key to optimal protein hinges on a balanced intake of the nine essential amino acids. While animal proteins naturally contain all nine in abundance, almost all plants lack one or more of these critical nutrients.
These amino acids are vital for immune function, muscle protein synthesis, athletic performance, skin health, detoxification, and more. To achieve an adequate, balanced supply of these amino acids, it's necessary to combine complementary plants in the right ratios to form what is known as “a complete protein.”
We're thrilled to introduce Proteo which makes this process effortless and accessible for everyone.
Proteo provides comprehensive amino acid profile data on thousands of food items, drawn from a variety of reliable sources, including the official USDA Food Central database.
You can see, at-a-glance, the protein completeness score of each food item, or discover the detailed analysis of the amino acid profiles.
Even more empowering, for any food item, the app will automatically suggest combinations which produce a complete protein blend containing all the essential amino acids in the optimal ratios.
It’s never been this simple to unlock the protein potential of plants.
Our quest for optimized nutrition is deeply personal:
As a couple with two young children, we are committed to providing our little ones with all the nutrients necessary for their rapidly developing bodies and brains.
As adults entering our 40s, we are keenly focused on maintaining functional health and longevity, continuously reviewing, revising, and tailoring our food choices to optimize our well-being in the coming years and decades.
While there is a wealth of support for healthy eating online, resources for optimizing protein in a plant-based diet are lacking.
We are uniquely positioned to address this gap.
One of us holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, while the other is a seasoned software engineer with over 20 years of experience in building world-class software solutions. Together, we share a passion for health, well-being, and leveraging technology to make those pursuits easier.
With Proteo, we are making protein optimization on a plant-based diet easy and accessible for everyone.
Proteo will be available for early access in Q1 2024.
