What should I eat in place of meat if.... ?!

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good for you for looking into a vegetarian lifestyle. Veg'n's unite!

Anyways, theirs lots of stuff you can have in place of meat that's not soy
black, pinto, garbanzo, navy, adzuki, red beans
tofu (if you get tummy trouble from soy tofu is a good option because it's fermented so the stuff thats hard to digest isn't in it
quinoa
setan
soy free mock meats if you like them (i've never tired them)
tempah (same deal as tofu, but wheat, barley and other types exist with no soy)
lentils
split peas
peanut butter
almond butter
cashew butter
pistachio butter
hummus
almonds
peanuts
cashews
walnuts
soynuts (if you can eat them)
pecans
veggie burgers
tahini
eggs (if you eat them)
cheese (if you eat it)
milk/plant milk
oatmeal-- good protein rich starch
frozen dinners such as Amy's line


i'll probably think of more and add them later. Good luck being veggie, and be sure to listen to your body!

feel free to contact me with any questions.

There are tons of protein sources other than meat and soy products! Beans and quinoa are the best sources of protein because they are low calorie and packed with essential proteins. Nuts and whole grains are also great sources. If you want something that reminds you of meat, there are lots of mock meats out there that are made from beans. Since you can't have soy, I recommend almond milk. It is fantastic, and also loaded with protein. Don't be discouraged because of your soy intolerance. I was a vegan for two years, and then found out that I could no longer have gluten. It made things more difficult at first, but I've made it work, and you can too!

Good luck!

Vegan

Vegetarians can obtain protein by eating a balance of incomplete proteins each day (legumes with grains or legumes with nuts and seeds) or by eating approximately 50g of complete protein from the following sources: amaranth, buckwheat, hemp seed, soy, quinoa, certain blue-green algaes (such as spirulina) as well as eggs and dairy products for those that allow them. Seitan, which is made of vital wheat gluten, is another common meat replacement. Mushrooms are also used quite often, though they're not high in protein.

Contrary to what the meat industry wants you to think- it is almost impossible NOT to get enough protein. Protein is found in every natural food- in the form of amino acids and enzymes.
Protein deficiency, or kwashiorkor, is incredibly rare in industrialized nations.
If you consume enough calories, you're getting enough protein.

Try seitan! It's soy-free and very meaty :) You can make your own or buy it (Gardein is a great brand). Just go to youtube and type in seitan and you will find lots of demonstrations on how to make it :) Also, if you aren't really craving the "meaty" protein, go for whole grains like quinoa, lentils, black beans (or any beans really), and nuts and seeds. Almond milk is a good protein source, especially since you may already use it in cooking every day. Happy eating! :)

Vegan for 2 months, vegetarian for years before that!

While trying to answer another request for lettuce wraps, I found a recipe that could be vegetarian as well as vegan if you take out the necessary ingredients.

http://thaifood.about.com/od/quickeasyth…

http://thaifood.about.com/od/quickeasyth…

Hello

Look at the video below regarding protein, its very interesting and straight forward - fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts etc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-HjescrT…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-dlHOmw…

Lots of Love
Misscpb xxx

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Eggs, dairy, beans, nuts and seeds, whole grains are all great sources. Other than that, pretty much all foods have some protein.

avocados, I heard they are a great meat re-placer.

yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese most dairy has a good amount of protein