Plant-based eating proponents are growing at a rapid clip in the US, buoyed by ongoing reports that following the regimen faithfully can result in a multitude of health benefits, ranging from increased energy and elevated mood to lower risks of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. 

There is a significant difference between seed protein and leaf protein. Seeds (grains and legume pulses) are in the business of plant reproduction and nurturing the developing plant. Leaves, on the other hand, deal mainly with photosynthesis in the mature plant, a process of harnessing visible radiance to produce carbohydrates, and biochemical energy.