How can I get high protein from food, other than meat?!
I really do not like eating meat!. I am not a vegan or anything but I don't ever crave meat!. What other foods( that compare to the protein in meat) can I eat to make up for the lack of protein I do not eat!. I know beans have protein, but I dont think they have that much!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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First off, you don't just need protein, you need high quality protein, so that your body can actually use it properly!. Most vegetarian/vegan sources of protein are not high quality, they are incomplete!.
Rice and beans is a good combo, as they have complementary amino acids, making the protein you get from either a more complete protein!.
If you are not a vegan, and willing to eat eggs, that's a great source of protein!. So is most dairy, though if you want to avoid sugar, consume dairy in moderation!.
I really like whey protein drinks!. 110 calories and 24 grams of high quality protein!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Rice and beans is a good combo, as they have complementary amino acids, making the protein you get from either a more complete protein!.
If you are not a vegan, and willing to eat eggs, that's a great source of protein!. So is most dairy, though if you want to avoid sugar, consume dairy in moderation!.
I really like whey protein drinks!. 110 calories and 24 grams of high quality protein!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well depending on your level of activity, you don't need all that much protein either!.!. or maybe you think you need more than you actually do!.!.
Protein Recommended Dietary/Daily Allowance (RDA)
Infants Up to 12 months 13-14 grams
Children 1-3 yrs old 16 grams
4-6 yrs old 24 grams
9-10 yrs old 28 grams
Males 11-14 yrs old 45 grams
15-18 yrs old 59 grams
19-24 yrs old 58 grams
25 and older 63 grams
Females 11-14 yrs old 46 grams
15-18 yrs old 44 grams
19-24 yrs old 46 grams
25 and older 50 grams
here are some figures for vegetrian sources of protein: (grams)
Grains
Oatmeal, 1 cup cooked 6
Rice, brown, 1 cup cooked 5
Spaghetti, 1 cup cooked 6
Whole wheat bread, 2 slices 6
Legumes and nuts
Almonds, 1 oz!. 6
Cashews, dry roasted, 1 oz!. 4
Lentils, ? cup cooked 8
Lima beans, ? cup cooked 8
Peanut butter, 2 Tbsp!. 10
Red kidney beans, ? cup canned 8
Soybeans, ? cup cooked 10
Tofu, 4 oz!. 9
Dairy and eggs
Cheddar cheese, 1 oz!. 7
Cottage cheese (2%), ? cup 16
Egg, 1 medium 6
Ice cream, hard, vanilla, ? cup 2
Milk, skim, 1 cup 8
Mozzarella, part skim, 1 oz!. 8
Ricotta, part skim, ? cup 10
Yogurt, low-fat, plain, 1 cup 12Www@FoodAQ@Com
Protein Recommended Dietary/Daily Allowance (RDA)
Infants Up to 12 months 13-14 grams
Children 1-3 yrs old 16 grams
4-6 yrs old 24 grams
9-10 yrs old 28 grams
Males 11-14 yrs old 45 grams
15-18 yrs old 59 grams
19-24 yrs old 58 grams
25 and older 63 grams
Females 11-14 yrs old 46 grams
15-18 yrs old 44 grams
19-24 yrs old 46 grams
25 and older 50 grams
here are some figures for vegetrian sources of protein: (grams)
Grains
Oatmeal, 1 cup cooked 6
Rice, brown, 1 cup cooked 5
Spaghetti, 1 cup cooked 6
Whole wheat bread, 2 slices 6
Legumes and nuts
Almonds, 1 oz!. 6
Cashews, dry roasted, 1 oz!. 4
Lentils, ? cup cooked 8
Lima beans, ? cup cooked 8
Peanut butter, 2 Tbsp!. 10
Red kidney beans, ? cup canned 8
Soybeans, ? cup cooked 10
Tofu, 4 oz!. 9
Dairy and eggs
Cheddar cheese, 1 oz!. 7
Cottage cheese (2%), ? cup 16
Egg, 1 medium 6
Ice cream, hard, vanilla, ? cup 2
Milk, skim, 1 cup 8
Mozzarella, part skim, 1 oz!. 8
Ricotta, part skim, ? cup 10
Yogurt, low-fat, plain, 1 cup 12Www@FoodAQ@Com
beans actually have quite a bit!. Nuts also do, and so do vegetables! Not sure which ones have lots of protein, but I'm sure you'll get some better answers!. You can also get protein from soy and soy products!. Eggs too, but they come from animals!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
YOu are right! Beans are considered an incomplete protein!. You have to mix it with a food item that is high in fiber to make it a complete protein!. So put it on a tortilla and wala!Www@FoodAQ@Com
legumes, nuts, beans, milk, cheese!.
check the sides of the packages!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
check the sides of the packages!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
soy or tofu have protein, nuts,or veggie burgersWww@FoodAQ@Com
milk, white eggs!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com