Any Soy-Free, Grain-Free Vegetarians?

TooTatToTrot

So I have Graves Disease. Saw the endocrinologist today and my thyroid levels are only slightly above normal without medication, but I feel terrible. The doctor said soy and iodine are no good for my thyroid. He also noticed my stomach being bloated and asked if it had always been a problem (it has. My belly used to stick out when I was a toddler). He wants me to try a soy and grain free diet for a month.

That'd be okay except I don't eat meat. I don't really eat fake meat products, but I eat a lot of pasta, oats, etc. I don't like beans so I don't force myself to eat them. I do have Whey Protein shakes and eggs but they get old quick. I'll add that I'm working out 7 days a week. I traded the flight attendant job to be a residential camp counselor (for now) and Im teaching basketball and football. I lift 3 days a week, cardio all 7 days, and I play at least 45 minutes of basketball daily.

Any suggestions? I think I'll have to add meat back into my diet but I'd like to avoid it.

kayeroze

Protein alts.
Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Eggs/whey protein - what you already eat
Egg whites
Unflavored protein powder (can be added to soups, etc)
Products with added protein like icecream

Grain subs:
Zoodles/veggie pasta with a sprirlizer
Riced cauliflower
Visit keto sites with alternatives to carbs

RedheadedPrincess14

I'm not 100% gluten free but I don't eat any wheat and hardly ever have any soy. You can look at my diary if you want some vegan food. Feel free to message me for any recipes you want

KettleTO

How about trying beans and legumes puree form? I've included the links to some of my favourites below.

http://minimalistbaker.com/zucchini-pasta-with-lentil-bolognese/

http://minimalistbaker.com/lentil-eggplant-lasagna/ - use real ricotta rather tofu ricotta

http://www.isachandra.com/2011/12/hottie-black-eyed-peas-with-ginger-sweet-potatoes-apples/

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016062-red-lentil-soup-with-lemon - read comments add more cumin and add coriander

full on beany, but I love it - made without pancetta and using vegetable broth
http://flavorthemoments.com/autumn-minestrone-soup-gf/

cbelc2

Eggs, beans, nuts, dairy. It's hard to truly eat soy-free. It's in natural flavorings and mono and di-glycerides and is prevalent in processed products. I also cook my cruciferous vegetables and don't eat them within 4 hours of taking my thyroid pill.

Theo166

Maybe learn to like beans. Plenty of recipe options and you could try blending them into a soup, so you don't notice texture. It's a month test right?

ccsernica

If you're ovo-lacto, there are plenty of dairy and egg options, I'd think.

dudebro200

One of my employees had the same problem as you, but she was a vegan.

She got her protien from beans, hemp seeds, and quinoa. She ate the same thing every morning. Hemp seeds, beans and quinoa.

She was a 37 year old blonde bombshell, I think her strict diet helped her with her skin and overall look because I thought she was in her 20s until I had to look at her file for some HR issue. She definitely looked like someone from Hollywood.

estherdragonbat

It's Passover now. I'm getting my protein from eggs, dairy, quinoa, and nuts.

RedheadedPrincess14

KettleTO wrote: »

How about trying beans and legumes puree form? I've included the links to some of my favourites below.

http://minimalistbaker.com/zucchini-pasta-with-lentil-bolognese/

http://minimalistbaker.com/lentil-eggplant-lasagna/ - use real ricotta rather tofu ricotta

http://www.isachandra.com/2011/12/hottie-black-eyed-peas-with-ginger-sweet-potatoes-apples/

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016062-red-lentil-soup-with-lemon - read comments add more cumin and add coriander

full on beany, but I love it - made without pancetta and using vegetable broth
http://flavorthemoments.com/autumn-minestrone-soup-gf/

The first two are also some of my favs ( I alter it a bit but still.) I'm going to try the other ones since you obviously have good taste

inertiastrength

Could you maybe try some rice pasta? Or would that be a grain? Sorry I'm a little ignorant to this lol

Azzie521

I'm vegetarian and tryyyy to be gluten free bcuz wheat does give me problems but I do eat soy. My fav gluten free bread is Kinnikinnik if you are looking for an alternative. I know it is frustrating to try to be gluten free and vegetarian for sure

Azzie521

Have you tried eating chickpeas? They are god source of protein. I like to get my protein with hummus, nuts and eggs. I am on the road right now so not eating so good...

jgnatca

I think you will need to learn to make your own sauces and bases.

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/homemade-bouillon-recipe.html

jgnatca

Low in protein but gluten free, try the lowly buckwheat.