Protein for a Vegetarian

deannarey13
deannarey13 Posts: 452
edited September 25 in Food and Nutrition
Where are good high protein, low carb options for vegetarians?

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  • rachyrach1234
    rachyrach1234 Posts: 160
    whey.
    i usually mix a chocolote whey protien shake with coffee in the morning
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    soy, lentils, cheese, milk, yogurt, etc.
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    Spirulina!
  • lisanxd
    lisanxd Posts: 93
    Greek yogurt!! Cheese too but watch the fat. Also the Morningstar farms sausage patties have 20g protein and 6g carbs per serving (two patties). I struggle with getting enough just cause I don't feel like eating it all the time... so sometimes have protein shakes.
  • samkaca
    samkaca Posts: 28 Member
    I eat a lot of meat substitutes, but I know a lot of people don't like that, soooo...

    Whey protein shakes are awesome, super easy way to get protein.

    Eggs are great (assuming you're not vegan). Nuts and beans are also a really good source.

    Also, greek yogurt! Yum!
  • AzkAdAsh
    AzkAdAsh Posts: 2
    Hummus, but watch the carbs. 1 serving has like 45g carbs, so that may or may not be what you're looking for.
  • deannarey13
    deannarey13 Posts: 452
    Where do you get whey? Is this something you have to get at a GNC or can you pick this up at the grocery store?
  • Redheadedsunshine
    Redheadedsunshine Posts: 102 Member
    I think Morningstar Farms (and meat substitutes overall) have a lot of products that are high protein/low carb...
  • deannarey13
    deannarey13 Posts: 452
    Just for the record, I am not actually practicing a vegetarian lifestyle at this time. I just would like to slowly eliminate meat from my diet. However, I have been gaining weight lately because I have been leaning too hard on carbs because of cutting back so much on protein.

    Thanks everyone for the info. Still open to more!
  • RosieB405
    RosieB405 Posts: 150 Member
    I do a few meat free days here and there and beans are great (black beans are my fav) as well as everything other people mentioned
  • marinabrazil
    marinabrazil Posts: 106 Member
    Im a vegetarian and I get great protein from just eating:

    - Protein shakes (31g)
    - Protein bars (28g)
    - Lentils (9g per serving)
    - Black Beans (6g per serving)
    - Chickpeas
    - Eggs
    - Tofu (10g per serving)
    - Textuarized Soy (20g per serving!!)

    Good luck in your changes!
  • cupcakecarnivore
    cupcakecarnivore Posts: 267
    Im vegetarian and my favorite forms of protein are: black beans, chick peas, quinoa, tofu, soy cheese, lentils. I use beans/lentils in everything!
  • sara_m83
    sara_m83 Posts: 545 Member
    cottage cheese, people. 2/3c. of cottage cheese has 23 grams of protein and 150 calories. I have this for breakfast every day.
  • oceanrose78
    oceanrose78 Posts: 133 Member
    I am becoming a vegetarian, well a pescetarian actually since I'm eating fish a few times a week. I haven't been having a problem getting enough protein but I've been using a lot of beans, I love black beans, and chickpeas, and they work really well in soups. I've been making and eating a lot of vegetable soup! It's lowfat, high in protein and fiber, and you can eat a gallon for a very few calories!
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