What is a good way to get protein while being a vegatarian?!
What is a good way to get protein while being a vegatarian?
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The vegetarian or vegan diet lacking protein is a myth.
The RDA of protein (for people over the age 4) is approximately 50 grams per day.
A cup of rice = approx. 15 grams of protein
A cup of beans = approx. 13 grams of protein
1 ounce of steak = approx. 7 grams of protein
So you see a vegetarian or vegan diet has more than adequate amounts of protein when the diet is balanced.
If anything, someone who eats "normal" amounts of meat is probably ingesting TOO MUCH protein - this causes undue strain on the kidneys and over time can cause kidney problems. Not to mention all the other health problems that go along with eating too much meat.
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Vegetarian for 20 years - and still alive (and healthy!)
Beans , nuts and tofu are good sources of protein.
eggs have lots of protein! eat a few egg whites and don't overdo it on the yolks... they're the fatty part. one won't hurt you, though!
also, there are a ton of products these days marketed towards people interested in increasing their protein intake. protein bars, drinks, water even! all you have to do is look around.
but don't forget that people tend to overestimate their protein needs. too much protein isn't necessary unless you're an athlete or the like. i'm sure a lot of the things you're already eating have protein in them and you just don't know it!
read labels labels labels!!
good luck to you!
I have been a vegetarian for 6 months now... I take vitamins called source of life by nature's plus.... they have multi vitamin and minerals in them. they work very well. hth
Go to this site. It will give you a good rundown.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/vegetarian_and...
Soy, Tofu, beans, egg whites,and nuts are excellent sources of protein. I also drink protein shakes after my workouts and for breakfast. With a well balanced vegetarian diet you will get enough protein. Don't worry about it too much.
As long as you are getting enough calories and eating a varied, healthy diet (not just junk food) you will be getting enough protein. The only reason you would have to worry about it is if you were doing intense athletic training.
Try Quinoa. It's a whole grain that I use as a substitute for rice, and it has a ton of nutrition in it, including protein, iron, calcium, and phosphorus. You can find it in health food sections.
Protein is over-rated. If you get 2000 calories a day through whole foods, you're getting enough protein. Just make a slow transition so your body can adjust.
Eggs are NOT high in protein, and do NOT belong inside you. They mostly interfere.
There are athletes that are Vegans eating mostly fruit!!
soymilk- Silk is good its all natural well at least the plain one is but
At some Asian stores, you can find Yeo's soymilk it does have sugar but its very good just make sure your not allergic to it that can cause itchy mouth, causes your mouth to swell etc.
Tofu (cooked by the right person the right way) I suggest you look up recipes. Peanut butter, lentils (you find them in your supermarket or ask for them if you cannot find them) Texture vegetarian protein (TPV) you can go to your local health food store and they will help you find out how to cook it and stuff like that. Even simpler broccoli carrots and cauliflower (regular or mixed together in the frozen section of your local supermarket).
~beans
~soy/tofu
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~protein shakes
~protein pills