Any vegetarians out there?

Ming777

I'm staying in my calorie numbers fine, but my carbs are always way off the scale. I would love to hear ideas for proteins that aren't super fatty, like almonds. I do love almonds of course...

janejellyroll

I meet my protein needs with soy milk, beans, protein powder, seitan, grains, tofu, and some nuts.

RodaRose

Here is a group for vegetarians:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/45-happy-herbivores

danicristina2015

I drink soy milk and I have spinach/kale, cucumber, parsley in all my smoothies. Luckily I love eating raw broccoli and cauliflower too

Cryptonomnomicon

I would recommend supplementing your diet with protein shakes, plenty of vegetarian options out there. Curious as to why you want to limit your carbs though?

Will leave a couple of useful links for you...

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/articles/plant-food-protein-chart.pdf

http://www.22daysnutrition.com/blog/2013/05/01/15-vegan-sources-of-protein-soy-free-and-gluten-free-too

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/926789/protein-sources/p1

ETA: There are also plenty of mock meat options available for vegetarians. Just do a web search.

squishprincess

pb2 in smoothies or on toast, little bit of reg peanut butter, lots of mushrooms, broccoli/cauliflower, soymilks, tofu/tempeh, pinto/black/kidney beans, peas!, kettle corn/light popcorn for snacking, whole or multigrain breads(there are some 40-50 cal slices out there i like), oats. there's a lot of options and it all adds up at the end of the day.

Ming777

Thanks you guys for the input and support. I have been vegetarian all my life, and have been blessed with a quick metabolism so I didn't have to worry about food. My metabolism is slowing down now, and I find myself second guessing what I know about nutrition.

Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »

Curious as to why you want to limit your carbs though?

I guess I don't need to limit my carbs as long add I'm not hungry, but these days I'm hungry all the time. I eat whole, nonGMO, OG foods for the most part, mostly dairy, nuts, veggies, and fruits. I don't do soy, and haven't found a protein powder that doesn't make me feel like I'm eating junk food.

bluworld

Lift some weights. Metabolic slow down isn't inevitable, if you keep your muscle mass.

Ming777

It's inevitable when you pass 40