Non-Meat eaters!

annakg559

Hi everyone,

Any ideas on foods high in protein that I can have as I dont eat meat?

Thanks!

jemhh

Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Eggs (not sure if you eat those)
Milk

seltzermint555

lentils
quinoa
tofu
spinach
edamame
split peas
nuts
beans
chickpeas

annakg559

Thanks! Hadnt thought of cottage cheese thanks!

Cryptonomnomicon

Calories per gram protein:

Vegetarian friendly
Eggs - whites only 4.4
Whey Isolate - standard 5.2
Greek yogurt - 0% 5.7
Cottage Cheese - non fat 7.2
Milk - skim 10.3
Mozzarella - part-skim 10.6
Eggs - whole 11.0
Milk - 2% 16.7

Vegan friendly
Plant-based protein powder (RawFusion) 5.5
Seitan - generic 5.7
Mushrooms - raw 7.3
Spinach - raw 7.7
Nutitional Yeast 8.6
Tofu - firm 8.8
Edamame - shelled fresh 11.1
Lentils - dry 13.6
Brussell Sprouts 14.3
Beans - kidney 14.7
Kale - raw 16.7
Hemp Seeds - hulled 18.0
Quinoa - dry 26.3

annakg559

Wow thanks guys

tara_means_star

I get my protein from eggs beans tofu and Greek yogurt lately but I also sometimes use veggie burgers and commercial products like that, they just tend to be higher in sodium.

janejellyroll

I get my protein mostly from beans, grains, tofu, seitan, vegetables, and tempeh. I sometimes have protein powder too.

sugarbaregirl

Thanks for that!!

jeebieheebies

I'm vegan! Protein from: lentils, all types of beans (chickpeas, black, kidney), pretty much all grains (rice, oatmeal, cereal, tortillas, bread, list goes on !), soy-based foods (tofu, tempeh, soy milk), most vegetables have small amounts of protein, but I eat a lot of vegs, so it really adds up, Clif bars, hemp and chia seeds. Hope this helps!!

Btw -- I do think that there is an over-emphasis on protein in the media and in common diet/health talk! I find that it is the AMOUNT of food I have that makes me feel satiated, and not the macro most present in it. I think it is fueled by money -- protein powder is so expensive, and dairy and meat industries have a huge steak (pun intended) in telling people how there should be a 'protein' portion in every meal. I don't think there's anything wrong with having too much protein or over-compensating if someone is worried, but these items except for grains and legumes do tend to cost more, and carb-rich food like fruit and vegs have more nutrient content (vitamins and minerals, with a lower calorie "cost"). So there's that, and this is just my opinion and what I've observed. My boyfriend is a vegan and doesn't go out of his whey (pun intended) to "get in his protein" and he lifts weights 5x a week and works out daily, and has seen awesome muscle progress!