As a new vegetarian, what are some ways that I can maintain my protein intake?!
I am a "new" vegetarian, but I have some concerns about maintaining my protein intake!.
What I am thinking of doing is eating a lot of beans until I get my diet right, but I need some pointers!. I am only on day 2 lol!.
also, if you have any other tips (books, etc) about anything vegetarian, that would be great!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
What I am thinking of doing is eating a lot of beans until I get my diet right, but I need some pointers!. I am only on day 2 lol!.
also, if you have any other tips (books, etc) about anything vegetarian, that would be great!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I'm a former bodybuilder and I've done a lot of protein research!. Let me tell you that you right now that you don't have to worry about your protein!. I'll break it down!.
There are two kinds of proteins: complete protein and incomplete protein!.
Complete proteins contain all of our essential amino acids, which work to rebuild our cells, including muscle tissue!. All animal products (except honey, obviously) are complete proteins!. However, so is soy, quinoa, hemp seed, amaranth, and buckwheat!.
Incomplete proteins are missing one or more essential amino acids!. They must be combined with a complimentary protein (one that has the missing aminos from the other) to create a complete protein!. Sounds like a lot of research, right!? Don't worry!. Just combine a grain and a legume and you've got yourself a complete protein!. Some common examples are peanut butter on bread, beans and rice, or pitas and hummus!.
Knowing this, you can now stop cramming beans down your throat and eat :) Www@FoodAQ@Com
There are two kinds of proteins: complete protein and incomplete protein!.
Complete proteins contain all of our essential amino acids, which work to rebuild our cells, including muscle tissue!. All animal products (except honey, obviously) are complete proteins!. However, so is soy, quinoa, hemp seed, amaranth, and buckwheat!.
Incomplete proteins are missing one or more essential amino acids!. They must be combined with a complimentary protein (one that has the missing aminos from the other) to create a complete protein!. Sounds like a lot of research, right!? Don't worry!. Just combine a grain and a legume and you've got yourself a complete protein!. Some common examples are peanut butter on bread, beans and rice, or pitas and hummus!.
Knowing this, you can now stop cramming beans down your throat and eat :) Www@FoodAQ@Com
* One cup of cooked soybeans (29 gms of protein), lentils (18 gms of protein), black beans (15 gms of protein), kidney beans (13 gms of protein), chickpeas (12 gms of protein), veggie baked beans (12 gms of protein), pinto beans (12 gms of protein), black-eyed peas (11 gms of protein), peas (9 gms of protein), spinach (5 gms of protein) and broccoli (4 gms of protein)
Four ounces tofu (11 gms of protein) and firm (11 gms of protein)
Milk, eggs, cheese, and nuts also have protein!.
I love the book 'Being vegetarian for dummies' It's good at telling you what foots to avoid, what are best, how to balance your diet, and offers many other tips!. I'd also recommend a couple of good cookbooks!. Most bookstores will have a vegetarian section in the cookbook area!.
PS- Spinach is a great food, but it's not very high in protein!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Four ounces tofu (11 gms of protein) and firm (11 gms of protein)
Milk, eggs, cheese, and nuts also have protein!.
I love the book 'Being vegetarian for dummies' It's good at telling you what foots to avoid, what are best, how to balance your diet, and offers many other tips!. I'd also recommend a couple of good cookbooks!. Most bookstores will have a vegetarian section in the cookbook area!.
PS- Spinach is a great food, but it's not very high in protein!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
buy Quorn foods, like fillets, mince, nuggets, ect!. you can buy them in most supermarkets and they all contain loads of protein and taste really good!. i used to eat chicken when i was younger, but i never really liked mince because it made me feel ill, but i can actually eat the Quorn mince as i know it isn't an animal and obviously doesn't have fat like meat would so you should try it it is yummy scrummy in bolognese!
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Look no further than your bag of carrots!. The wholesome goodness you find in carrots has protein and many essential nutrients your body needs!.
The following nutrition information is for one serving of wholesome carrots!. That would be about one cup of sliced wholesome carrots, or 122 grams!. This general information is for any variety of wholesome raw carrots!.
Macronutrients:
Water: 107!.71 g
Calories: 50
Protein: 1!.13 g
Carbohydrates: 11!.69 g
Fiber: 3!.4 g
Sugars: 5!.54 g
Total Fat: 0!.29 g
Saturated Fat: 0!.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0!.017 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0!.143 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Micronutrients:
Calcium: 40 mg
Iron: 0!.37 mg
Magnesium: 15 mg
Phosphorus: 43 mg
Potassium: 390 mg
Sodium: 84 mg
Zinc: 0!.29 mg
Vitamin C: 7!.2 mg
Thiamin: 0!.081 mg
Riboflavin: 0!.071 mg
Niacin: 1!.199 mg
Pantothenic Acid: 0!.333 mg
Vitamin B6: 0!.168 mg
Vitamin B12: 0 mcg
Folate: 23 mcg
Vitamin A: 20509 IU
Vitamin E: 0!.81 mg
Vitamin K: 16!.1 mcg
Phytonutrients:
beta Carotene: 10108 mcg
beta Cryptoxanthin: 153 mcg
Lycopene: 1 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 312 mcg
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The following nutrition information is for one serving of wholesome carrots!. That would be about one cup of sliced wholesome carrots, or 122 grams!. This general information is for any variety of wholesome raw carrots!.
Macronutrients:
Water: 107!.71 g
Calories: 50
Protein: 1!.13 g
Carbohydrates: 11!.69 g
Fiber: 3!.4 g
Sugars: 5!.54 g
Total Fat: 0!.29 g
Saturated Fat: 0!.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0!.017 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0!.143 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Micronutrients:
Calcium: 40 mg
Iron: 0!.37 mg
Magnesium: 15 mg
Phosphorus: 43 mg
Potassium: 390 mg
Sodium: 84 mg
Zinc: 0!.29 mg
Vitamin C: 7!.2 mg
Thiamin: 0!.081 mg
Riboflavin: 0!.071 mg
Niacin: 1!.199 mg
Pantothenic Acid: 0!.333 mg
Vitamin B6: 0!.168 mg
Vitamin B12: 0 mcg
Folate: 23 mcg
Vitamin A: 20509 IU
Vitamin E: 0!.81 mg
Vitamin K: 16!.1 mcg
Phytonutrients:
beta Carotene: 10108 mcg
beta Cryptoxanthin: 153 mcg
Lycopene: 1 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 312 mcg
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soups,lentils,pulses,potatos,tofu,quorn,!.!.!. maybe thy are not all proteins!.!.!.but thats what i eatWww@FoodAQ@Com
Good! beans are a good start!. Eat alot of nuts and you can make stir fry out of tofu!. Tofu is better if you fry or grill it first!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
How about bugs they are just delicious!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Peanut butter is an awesome source!. Eat it every day!Www@FoodAQ@Com
spinach is the highest source of proteinWww@FoodAQ@Com