How to get protein when on a GF vegetarian diet?

nicolemarthacraig
nicolemarthacraig Posts: 20 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi Folks,

Posting this on behalf of my sister.

She is on a GF diet but is also vegetarian (no fish or chicken).

Any advice on what she can eat to get enough protein in her diet?

Thanks!

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  • lizpitts
    lizpitts Posts: 67 Member
    Beans. Tofu. If she isn't vegan she can get protein from cheeses, eggs and whey protein drinks. If she's vegan she could try a non-whey protein mix like soy.
  • granolagirl
    granolagirl Posts: 45 Member
    Tofu, beans, legumes, fortified non- dairy milk, and protein powder supplements. You can look up some great recipes on You Tube. I am trying a Lentil Soup recipe that saw on there last night.

    Good Luck to your Sis!
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Completely misparsed that, too tired.

    Pulses, tofu, paneer, nuts
  • FitFoodieMomBillie
    FitFoodieMomBillie Posts: 227 Member
    If your sis does dairy, then Greek yogurt is a great protein source .. about 23 g protein / 9 g carbs per cup (varies slightly by brand) I like Fage, but there are other brands as well like cabot and chobani, sometimes you can even find a store brand with good ingredients / numbers. My local Winn-Dixie has a great one! I look for o%or 1% fat. ;)

    Best of luck!

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