I'm vegetarian. What foods can i eat that are high in protein?!
i don't think i am getting enough protein!. any suggestions!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Protein Content of Selected Vegan Foods
FOOD AMOUNT PROTEIN(gm) PROTEIN(gm/100 cal)
Tempeh 1 cup 41 9!.3
Seitan 3 ounces 31 22!.1
Soybeans, cooked 1 cup 29 9!.6
Lentils, cooked 1 cup 18 7!.8
Black beans, cooked 1 cup 15 6!.7
Kidney beans, cooked 1 cup 13 6!.4
Veggie burger 1 patty 13 13!.0
Chickpeas, cooked 1 cup 12 4!.2
Veggie baked beans 1 cup 12 5!.0
Pinto beans, cooked 1 cup 12 5!.7
Black-eyed peas, cooked 1 cup 11 6!.2
Tofu, firm 4 ounces 11 11!.7
Lima beans, cooked 1 cup 10 5!.7
Quinoa, cooked 1 cup 9 3!.5
Tofu, regular 4 ounces 9 10!.6
Bagel 1 med!.
(3 oz) 9 3!.9
Peas, cooked 1 cup 9 6!.4
Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), cooked 1/2 cup 8 8!.4
Peanut butter 2 Tbsp 8 4!.3
Veggie dog 1 link 8 13!.3
Spaghetti, cooked 1 cup 8 3!.7
Almonds 1/4 cup 8 3!.7
Soy milk, commercial, plain 1 cup 7 7!.0
Soy yogurt, plain 6 ounces 6 4!.0
Bulgur, cooked 1 cup 6 3!.7
Sunflower seeds 1/4 cup 6 3!.3
Whole wheat bread 2 slices 5 3!.9
Cashews 1/4 cup 5 2!.7
Almond butter 2 Tbsp 5 2!.4
Brown rice, cooked 1 cup 5 2!.1
Spinach, cooked 1 cup 5 13!.0
Broccoli, cooked 1 cup 4 6!.8
Potato 1 med!.
(6 oz) 4 2!.7
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FOOD AMOUNT PROTEIN(gm) PROTEIN(gm/100 cal)
Tempeh 1 cup 41 9!.3
Seitan 3 ounces 31 22!.1
Soybeans, cooked 1 cup 29 9!.6
Lentils, cooked 1 cup 18 7!.8
Black beans, cooked 1 cup 15 6!.7
Kidney beans, cooked 1 cup 13 6!.4
Veggie burger 1 patty 13 13!.0
Chickpeas, cooked 1 cup 12 4!.2
Veggie baked beans 1 cup 12 5!.0
Pinto beans, cooked 1 cup 12 5!.7
Black-eyed peas, cooked 1 cup 11 6!.2
Tofu, firm 4 ounces 11 11!.7
Lima beans, cooked 1 cup 10 5!.7
Quinoa, cooked 1 cup 9 3!.5
Tofu, regular 4 ounces 9 10!.6
Bagel 1 med!.
(3 oz) 9 3!.9
Peas, cooked 1 cup 9 6!.4
Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), cooked 1/2 cup 8 8!.4
Peanut butter 2 Tbsp 8 4!.3
Veggie dog 1 link 8 13!.3
Spaghetti, cooked 1 cup 8 3!.7
Almonds 1/4 cup 8 3!.7
Soy milk, commercial, plain 1 cup 7 7!.0
Soy yogurt, plain 6 ounces 6 4!.0
Bulgur, cooked 1 cup 6 3!.7
Sunflower seeds 1/4 cup 6 3!.3
Whole wheat bread 2 slices 5 3!.9
Cashews 1/4 cup 5 2!.7
Almond butter 2 Tbsp 5 2!.4
Brown rice, cooked 1 cup 5 2!.1
Spinach, cooked 1 cup 5 13!.0
Broccoli, cooked 1 cup 4 6!.8
Potato 1 med!.
(6 oz) 4 2!.7
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For a vegetarian, it's easy!. Have to be a bit more creative for a vegan, but it's still quite possible!.
Beans!. Dairy!. Cottage cheese has a ton!. so does ricotta!. all the meat substitutes-boca, morningstar,gardenburger, etc have a ton!. Start reading labels!. if you're really worried about it, you can add a protein drink (eas, some slimfast!. gnc has some, although they're pretty pricey)!. eggs and cheese!. milk!. even things you wouldn't think, like mashed potatoes do, and throughout the day, the little bits really add up!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Beans!. Dairy!. Cottage cheese has a ton!. so does ricotta!. all the meat substitutes-boca, morningstar,gardenburger, etc have a ton!. Start reading labels!. if you're really worried about it, you can add a protein drink (eas, some slimfast!. gnc has some, although they're pretty pricey)!. eggs and cheese!. milk!. even things you wouldn't think, like mashed potatoes do, and throughout the day, the little bits really add up!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Foods like eggs, milk, spinach, soybean, quinoa, whole grains, rice, beans, legumes, corn, oats, peas and peanut butter are good sources of high protein foods!.
I know your problem, I'm a vegetarian too!. You should also get some sort of vegetarian vitamins, I'm sure they make something for protein!. I wish you luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I know your problem, I'm a vegetarian too!. You should also get some sort of vegetarian vitamins, I'm sure they make something for protein!. I wish you luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Are you eating plenty of dark green veggies, and fruits too!
also beans, cereal, grains, wheat, seeds, sprouts!? If you are then you are getting all you need!Www@FoodAQ@Com
also beans, cereal, grains, wheat, seeds, sprouts!? If you are then you are getting all you need!Www@FoodAQ@Com
To include more protien in your diet, you can eat things sucha as tofu (also known as bean-curd), beans, eggs (if you eat them)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tofu, almonds, walnuts!. Some people avoid peanuts because of the cancer causing mold that occurs in some countries!.
Add eggs occasionally if you wish!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Add eggs occasionally if you wish!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
tofu has a very good source of protein !.!.i think its even higher than meat!.!.takes a little to get use to but can actually be tasty once you get the hang of cooking itWww@FoodAQ@Com
I'm vegetarian too, and any of the above answers will all improve your health by adding protein to your diet!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
nuts, seeds, legumes, beans, tofu, whey protein powder, peanut butter/ nut butters, cheese, yogurt, and eggs!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Here's my suggestion, "Educate yourself about your body's nutritional requirements and stop waiting around for total strangers to take up your slack!."
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Peanut butter,beans,edamame, soy milk!. Don't just eat the protein foods!. You need fresh fruits and vegetables too!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Peanut butter, nuts, tofu, beansWww@FoodAQ@Com
all kinds of beans,nuts,tofu,if you think not having enough protein try once in a while protein shakes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
beans, lentils, nutsWww@FoodAQ@Com
Nuts and beans!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tofu
Nuts
Eggs
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Nuts
Eggs
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