Well I am a newly vegetarian....and I was wondering what is a good source of protein???!
Well I am a newly vegetarian....and I was wondering what is a good source of protein???
I was thinking about tofu...but I've never had it before and was wondering how it tastes??? And yesterday I tried a protein drink mix (chocolate flavored ) it was gross! I was also wondering if there is possibly a drink mix that doesn't taste like anything? Thanks to everyone who can answer this it is a big help!
Answers: Tofu is good when mixed with something else with a flavor. My husband and I have been vegetarian for about 6 years and it's pretty easy with all of the products available. We eat a lot of Morningstar and Boca products, and they contain a lot of protein.
One Morningstar tofu hotdog (that tastes very good I might add) has 6 more grams of protein, 50 less calories, and no cholesterol compared to the meat equivalent. They have many products available in almost any grocery store, they taste great, and are much healthier than meat.
We get our B vitamins from energy drinks or from vitamins, and aren't missing anything diet-wise. The soy and tofu products have more than enough protein; it seems to be a common misconception that vegetarian products don't have protein. We don't drink any bad tasting protein shakes either, no need for that.
Grats on making the transition, good luck! Source(s):
Morningstar website:
http://seeveggiesdifferently.com/home.as...
Boca website:
http://www.bocaburger.com/
Tofu-dog nutritional information:
http://seeveggiesdifferently.com/images/...
Oscar Mayer hot dog nutritional information:
http://www.kraftfoods.com/oscarmayer/mai... peanut butter!!!! tofu is good
i love it!
i suggest the japanese fry tofu
they're round and so yummy
and they have this speical tofu sauce
it really good too (:
ermm try bubble tea
or soy milk tofu
peanut butter
the morning star soy stuff (chickpatties, grillers, sausage, fake bacon...) eat peanut butter and peanuts its great protein also you can eat raisens beans , lentil are best sources as i know All beans, and the grain QUINOA, which is yummy and can be mixed into most things. Yummy quinoa chili, mmmmm.
It has the highest protein of all grains.
Tofu is like white meat chicken: it will take on the flavor of whatever you cook it in. I recommend the FIRM kind first, as it's texture is more "meaty". The softer stuff might turn you off at first. And don't try eating it by itself. Please look up some tofu recipes first so you can make it tasty. Quinoa- an excellent alternative to rice. Loaded with proteins and essential amino acids and fiber.
Look in the organic/health food section of the grocery store.. A Juicy Slice of Meat ! Almost anything made of soy beans is a good source of protein. Tofu is almost tasteless & has to be combined with something else to give it flavor. I would advise that you not be a strict vegan. Most strict vegetarians are protein-deficient. You can be a lacto-ovo vegan, and eat dairy, things like yogurt, eggs and cheese. Chocolate-flavored-health-stuf... is usually flavored with carob and tastes bad. Avoid it like the plague. Real chocolate is made from a plant, plus it's good for you, in small amounts. Try banana or orange-flavored health drinks. Get a book that will show you how to combine amino acids to make complete proteins. Beans and corn are both incomplete proteins by themselves but when combined, become as complete as meat. chicken or fish.
It's hard to be a vegan, unless you live in a city. You get no support I avoid tofu and soy because most of it has been made from some really scary genetically modified soy-google "round up ready soy" for more detail. Most soy in the US and UK has been genetically modified and is no longer a natural food. Quinoa grain is an excellent source of protein, and contains all 8 amino acids-see the question above for info about quinoa. You can make a smoothie with nutritional yeast (not brewers or bakers yeast) which is a great source of all the B vitamins, including B12, and a good source of protein. Rice, almonds, and other nut milks are good too, and can easily be made at home. All legumes, pulses, lentils, beans, etc. are great sources of protein too. We dont need near as much protein as the meat industry has brainwashed us to believe. You really don't need protein shakes or supplements at all. Just eat a balanced, varied diet and you'll get plenty of protein. It's in whole grains, legumes (beans, peas, peanuts, soybeans... and all the products made from them,) dairy and eggs if you're still eating either of them, nuts and seeds, and even dark green vegetables. The biggest problem with protein in the Western world is not lack of but getting too much (excess protein inhibits your immune system, taxes your kidneys and leaches calcium from your bones.) If you're a vegetarian you'll have to answer the "how do you get your protein?" question regularly, but as long as you're eating a variety of healthy foods, you'll never really have to worry about getting enough. Soy is probably the most popular protein for vegetarians and vegans. There are so many meat replacement products out there today. You can get soy based meatballs, chicken strips, steak strips, deli meats, hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken patties (grilled or fried), cheese, this list goes on. Some of the more popular brands are Lightlife, Yves, Morning Star, Gardenburger, Quorn. All are vegetarian and many are vegan. You just have to do a lot of taste tests. I find the easiest tofu to work with is the fried tofu. It has a "coating" to it that prevents it from sticking to the pan. You can find the plain in Asian groceries but you can also find flavored tofu that is fried or baked at natural food stores or Whole Foods. I use the softer white tofu you find in water for sauces and dips. Also good cubed and put in Asian soups like Miso. I have never found a protein drink that I can drink on its own. I use the powder in smoothies so I don't have to taste it. I simply put it in a blender with frozen fruit, banana, and orange juice for consistency. Experiment, have fun with it, and congratulations! If you still eat diary and eggs, they are a good source of protein (but are not that god for you). Otherwise, eating a peanut butter sandwich or eating rice and beans together is a good way to get protein. Protein bars have a lot of protein and other vitamins. I personally like to make sandwiches with tofu turkey instead of meat :) tofu, edimomi, beans, nuts, brown rice, soymilk
SOYMILK SMOOTHIE RECIPE=
Mix all in a blender:
1 cup of soymilk (I prefer "original" by "silk")
Ice
1 cup of any fruit (you can do more then one fruit or more then a cup) http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2007nl/a...
Dr. John McDougall has a super article on Veggie Protien Sources.