Vegetarians and protein

paulinefielding

Any suggestions for how I meet the protein target without eating meat?

bettyboo1818

Eat more fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts

Sabine_Stroehm

paulinefielding wrote: »

Any suggestions for how I meet the protein target without eating meat?

What is your protein target? The one MFP defaulted for you?

Legumes, nuts, seeds, dairy if you eat that, soy, if you eat that...

LiftHeavyThings27105

I am not a fan of supplements *IF* you can get what you need nutritionally from consuming food! So, assuming that you might have a need for a supplement, consider a pea protein powder.

janejellyroll

Beans, tofu, tempeh, soy milk, seitan, grains, protein powders -- all good sources of plant protein.

drabbits2

peanut butter, yogurt, nuts--watch portion size. typically a varied diet with plenty of fresh, whole foods has plenty of protein in it anyway--not hard to jack it up a little bit. I have been a vegetarian for 30 years and no issues.

ashleyconleche

I'm new to the vegetarian game, but I've learned that beans, nuts and dairy will play a huge part! Soy products seem to have a lot of protein as well (if you plan on eating them).