Raising my protein ?

hedgecutter

I been noticing on my diet totals that I am eating under half my daily proteins. I am vegetarian and never had a problem but recently discovered I cant eat most beans and pulses as I have an allergen with these foods. Any suggestions as to how to raise my protein intake would be greatly appreciated, Maybe I don't need to ? I don't know.

momof8munchkins

how about eggs and cheese if you are not vegan

russelljclarke

If you're vegetarian not vegan, the best way to go is dairy. I drink a glass of milk and eat two eggs most days.

marquesajen

Dairy if you're not vegan. Also I think broccoli has a fair amount of protein. What about nuts?

tammymeee1

alot of tofu, it has 10 grams half cup...

Articeluvsmemphis

good question. there's this theory that we really don't need as much protein as the government says. It's a "ploy" to help the meat industry with their sells, milk as well, blah blah blah. In the same study, it also asks have you ever heard the medical term for a protein deficiency? It claims there is not one, because we don't need as much as we think. But otherwise, I like soy-milk, had good protein, and maybe a multivitamin.

chrikoko12202007

protein shakes

bereal75

Try dairy. I often eat curd cheese, it offers moderate protein.

russelljclarke

Tofu may be out, as it's bean curd

LovesNoodles

try some quinoa!!!

russelljclarke

Ditto soya, as it's bean too

jdoggie

Quenoa...so yummy...

hedgecutter

Thanks for great response so far. I didn't even consider dairy. I don't eat eggs but do eat cheese and milk. Will try one glass milk tomorrow and see how it effects my score.
I have found soya ok as long as it's the milk not beans directly as I think it's more a digestion thing.
Great help all Thank you .

hedgecutter

I had forgotten about the joys of Quenoa ! Thank you

BeauDeAnne

Hi - I'm also vegetarian. I tend to rely on soya which may be ok for you. Other than that it would be dairy or nuts which can clock up the calories but I must admit I really don't worry to much about the indicators on the nutrition log- its always telling me I've eaten too many carbs but I've lost a steady 2 pound a week since Easter and feel healthier than ever.

ashesoh1234

greek yogurt

Alderaic

bananas as a fruit of choice too, even if it's not much is still 2/3g more

bereal75

amaranth is also a possibilty and i think quite yummy.

ChrisFA5

I love meat but here are a few suggestions:

-Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)
-Almonds
-Whey Protein Isolate (i use NOW brand unflavored)
-Yogurt
-Flaxseed

momof8munchkins

I forgot all about greek yogurt. I am now dairy free but I used to eat it every morning to get my protein up.. it's super high in protein some as much 18 grams per serving and it's delicious!

hedgecutter

Greek yog sounds good to me! Thanks all you have been a big help

darklord48

Almond/Sunflower Butters would have a lot of protein and are nuts instead of Peanut butter with is more of a bean, hence the higher instance of allergies to it.