Vegetarian: Getting Protein w/out Carbs?

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  • newhopeden
    newhopeden Posts: 1
    The RD I saw suggested I aim for 80g of protein a day. Even though I eat beans, rice, quiona, nuts, etc. I still have trouble reaching it every day without going over my calorie or carb intake.
  • willyzification
    willyzification Posts: 95 Member
    The RD I saw suggested I aim for 80g of protein a day. Even though I eat beans, rice, quiona, nuts, etc. I still have trouble reaching it every day without going over my calorie or carb intake.

    Um thing is, with getting protein from lentil sources and such they are incomplete protein. It doesnt have all the 10 essential amino acids and stuff. If you are a vegetarian then your best option is dairy products and SOY!!! Soy is pretty much the best thing a vegetarian has to a protein source from food unless you would like to go grab some protein powders.
  • melinda_
    melinda_ Posts: 1 Member
    protein shakes and bars.
  • sullymanjohn
    sullymanjohn Posts: 101
    Can a couple of you guys take a look at my diary from today? You can see that it all tastes good, but even if you were eating cake every day eventually you'd need a different flavor than cake.
  • myiamilone99
    myiamilone99 Posts: 12
    I love the Vega products for vegan protein. Hemp/Rice protein is good too.
    I am in love with Smart Dogs...they taste good, no carbs, and only 45 calories!

    Chia Seeds! I put chia seeds on everything. It only has 2g per tablespoon, but if you add that to your water, to your granola, ect ect it builds up and low calories otherwise. :)
  • queenpushycat
    queenpushycat Posts: 762 Member
    protein powder? idk about the place you live in but we have some soy hotdog that has high protein :smile:
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    The RD I saw suggested I aim for 80g of protein a day. Even though I eat beans, rice, quiona, nuts, etc. I still have trouble reaching it every day without going over my calorie or carb intake.

    Um thing is, with getting protein from lentil sources and such they are incomplete protein. It doesnt have all the 10 essential amino acids and stuff. If you are a vegetarian then your best option is dairy products and SOY!!! Soy is pretty much the best thing a vegetarian has to a protein source from food unless you would like to go grab some protein powders.

    But as a man, he seriously needs to read up on the arguments for and against soy in relation to the hormonal effects on men.
  • jenniebean1680
    jenniebean1680 Posts: 350 Member
    cottage cheese and greek yogurt

    This, and also veggie burgers. Only problem w/ the fake meat stuff is that it's high in sodium and not as "clean" as beans or legumes, but you won't get as many carbs.
  • joy31021
    joy31021 Posts: 216
    bump
  • charcharbec
    charcharbec Posts: 253 Member
    There are lots of ways. Beans are GREAT. Edamame is awesome. Lots of greans (Spinach is a low cal high protein food). NON-GMO Tofu --- those boca products are gmo unless otherwise noted. Organic Tempeh has about 20 grams of protein per serving. Chia seeds. Flax Seed. Raw protein shake. Asparagus has a bit of protein in it too. Quinoa is a complete protein and is a seed not a grain.

    Hope that helps!
  • barefoot76
    barefoot76 Posts: 314 Member
    I love Garden of Life's RAW Protein powder in my smoothies and shakes. My husband prefers Proventive Nutritional Therapies' Harmonized Vegan Protein powder (I don't use this one because I don't like stevia -- the Garden of Life one is not sweetened at all).

    The kids like the Amazing Meal powders from Amazing Grass in Chocolate Infusion and Vanilla Chai.

    I also love Kyo-Green Energy Drink Powder Mix which has wheat grass, chlorella and other vital greens. Just 1 tsp of chlorella has as much protein as one ounce of beef! I mix it with a little rice milk, and find it very tasty.
  • firesoforion
    firesoforion Posts: 1,017 Member
    bump! I'm not even vegetarian, but so tired of turkey/chicken/tuna.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    bump! I'm not even vegetarian, but so tired of turkey/chicken/tuna.

    Vanilla milkshake. You can thank me later.

    Edit; although, not carb free :P
  • MandieMarieF
    MandieMarieF Posts: 7 Member
    Vega products (of which I LOVE) and you can find them at certain health food stores or www.myvega.com. Also, when I juice fast, I use Garden of Life raw protein powder made from organic sprouts. You can find this stuff at pretty much any health food store. The Garden of Life stuff has no beans, soy, nuts, etc. All made from young sprouts! Hope this helps!!!
  • RunChinni
    RunChinni Posts: 149 Member
    I am mostly vegetarian too and I find TVP/soy chunks to be a great source of protein!
  • BlackmetalCoffee79
    BlackmetalCoffee79 Posts: 108 Member
    The RD I saw suggested I aim for 80g of protein a day. Even though I eat beans, rice, quiona, nuts, etc. I still have trouble reaching it every day without going over my calorie or carb intake.

    Um thing is, with getting protein from lentil sources and such they are incomplete protein. It doesnt have all the 10 essential amino acids and stuff. If you are a vegetarian then your best option is dairy products and SOY!!! Soy is pretty much the best thing a vegetarian has to a protein source from food unless you would like to go grab some protein powders.

    Thing that bothers me about lots of soy though is the estrogen rumors that are rampid. I have no idea if its true or false, but i try to avoid as much soy as possible until proven otherwise. Being a vegetarian, this can be a challenge in itself.
  • cutie2b
    cutie2b Posts: 194 Member
    Debittered Brewer's Yeast - 15g of Protein per 2 Tablespoons - use like Parmesan cheese
    Greek Yogurt - 23g of Protein per cup (use like sour cream in recipes)
    Chia and Hemp seeds
    Wild Rice and Quinoa

    I am not low carb, but these are some things I use to up my protein besides eggs, milk, cheese, beans. Soy could also be a choice on occasion, but I try to limit soy.
  • sullymanjohn
    sullymanjohn Posts: 101

    But as a man, he seriously needs to read up on the arguments for and against soy in relation to the hormonal effects on men.

    This is a real problem as I have a problem with low testosterone as it is and have to take supplements.
  • JamCubeChi
    JamCubeChi Posts: 378 Member
    Bump for later
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member

    But as a man, he seriously needs to read up on the arguments for and against soy in relation to the hormonal effects on men.

    This is a real problem as I have a problem with low testosterone as it is and have to take supplements.
    I have to ask - WHY are you vegetarian? If it's for moral reasons then there's little I can say or do to really help you. If it's because you just think vegeterianism is healthier - do you really think it is in your case? Seems to me like your diet is crying out for some chicken and beef.
  • mollydubs
    mollydubs Posts: 205 Member
    Granted you are a guy and significantly bigger than I am, but I think my vegetarian diet gives me a significant amount of protein on not-too-many carbs. I get more than a gram of protein per lb of my bodyweight on daily basis and manage to keep my carbs to 130 or under (slightly more this last weekend for holidays and such and somewhat more when I have a hard-ish workout) with consistency. I keep my diary open if you want to check it out. My staples are: protein shakes, icelandic yogurt, seitan, more seitan, eggs, protein bars, cottage cheese, and even more seitan than you could imagine.
  • karmelkutie310
    karmelkutie310 Posts: 50 Member
    they have a tofu product they sell them at whole foods and pretty good meat subs… with no meat!!
  • sullymanjohn
    sullymanjohn Posts: 101
    I have to ask - WHY are you vegetarian? If it's for moral reasons then there's little I can say or do to really help you. If it's because you just think vegeterianism is healthier - do you really think it is in your case? Seems to me like your diet is crying out for some chicken and beef.
    Mostly I just feel healthier and more energetic since I've adopted a vegetarian diet, but it was a smart move for me to counteract some inherited issues with cholesterol problems (between that and the testosterone....gee thanks pops....) Also just came back from a year long deployment where pretty much every day was nothing but eating flavorless boiled chicken and fatty nasty meat....It was a real turn off. But mostly I just feel better with it out of my body.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    WTF at salad and avocado as protein sources?!?!

    I whole avocado: 3P/17C/29F for 322 cals. I'm pretty sure that he will blow his cal limit WAY OUT if this were to be a main source of protein.

    Low fat dairy, whey/casein, egg whites, tofu.

    Or as suggested just eat fish. Hell of a lot easier!
  • raevynn
    raevynn Posts: 666 Member
    Sprouts... easy to grow, great source of protein.

    I also use the Garden of Life Raw Protein Powder... which is based on sprouts... and chia seeds.

    Tuck sprouts into your sandwiches.
  • Mompanda4
    Mompanda4 Posts: 869 Member
    Bump
  • Glucocorticoid
    Glucocorticoid Posts: 867 Member
    The RD I saw suggested I aim for 80g of protein a day. Even though I eat beans, rice, quiona, nuts, etc. I still have trouble reaching it every day without going over my calorie or carb intake.

    Um thing is, with getting protein from lentil sources and such they are incomplete protein. It doesnt have all the 10 essential amino acids and stuff. If you are a vegetarian then your best option is dairy products and SOY!!! Soy is pretty much the best thing a vegetarian has to a protein source from food unless you would like to go grab some protein powders.

    But as a man, he seriously needs to read up on the arguments for and against soy in relation to the hormonal effects on men.

    As do women.

    But as a man, he seriously needs to read up on the arguments for and against soy in relation to the hormonal effects on men.

    This is a real problem as I have a problem with low testosterone as it is and have to take supplements.

    In addition, why does he insist on avoiding carbs as well? Given your goals, avoiding meat and carbs is not a good combination.
  • rovernio
    rovernio Posts: 157
    eat tofu
  • prettythinaly
    prettythinaly Posts: 4
    thanks so much for asking this question! I'm gathering that soy beans/tofu, cottage cheese, and so on are all great sources!
  • Glucocorticoid
    Glucocorticoid Posts: 867 Member
    thanks so much for asking this question! I'm gathering that soy beans/tofu, cottage cheese, and so on are all great sources!
    Eat soy in moderation.

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