Best vegetarian proteins?

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enewsome2
enewsome2 Posts: 355 Member
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I'm going back to vegetarianism after a brief hiatus (Actually, pescatarianism, but I only eat fish once or twice a week.)

I eat a lot of dairy products and try to incorporate tofu, but I'm always coming up really low on protein. What are the best high-protein foods for veggies?

Is whey protein vegetarian? I know it's not vegan, but for lacto veggies, is it okay?

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  • shannajojo
    shannajojo Posts: 192 Member
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    Beans, lentils, brussel sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, artichoke, watercress, sweetcorn, legumes.
  • Maddi_InBetweenDays
    Maddi_InBetweenDays Posts: 177
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    http://www.theveggietable.com/articles/protein.html

    I use this link quite a lot. It had info that I had never come across before. Hope it helps :)
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
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    Beans & nuts!!!!
  • kimmers99
    kimmers99 Posts: 38
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    Whey is milk protein. Great for protein. I have a dairy allergy in the house so I use protein plus vegan which is yummy.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
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    Good sources of veg protein:

    Beans
    Chickpeas
    Tofu
    Greek yogurt
    Tempeh
    Seitan
    Low fat dairy
    Nuts
    Nut butters
    Lentils
    Whey
  • vskud
    vskud Posts: 1
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    I really like tempeh. You can marinate it just like you would tofu. The Trader Joe's brand is really good & it's pretty cheap. Here's a link to some recipes that use it: http://www.theppk.com/tag/tempeh/
  • shannajojo
    shannajojo Posts: 192 Member
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    I really like this plant-based protein powder called Life's Basics in Chocolate Flavor. I mix a scoop of powder in almond milk and ice.
  • Em_runs_away
    Em_runs_away Posts: 194 Member
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    I am trying to incorporate some Quorn products into my diet, I don't really like them but the protein content is good and I'm always low too. On top of that soy beans are high in protein and everything else the others have mentioned.
  • JamCubeChi
    JamCubeChi Posts: 378 Member
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    Quinoa (hope I am spelling it correctly)-it's a grain but supposedely loaded with protein as well as brocolli is also supposed to carry large amounts of protein. :smile:
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
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    try Sun Warrior raw vegan protein warrior blend in vanilla.
  • catedesimone
    catedesimone Posts: 25 Member
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    I've been a vegetarian for almost 6 years now and I get in tons of protein. I eat a lot of beans, eggs, nut butters, nuts, quinoa, seeds, lentils, hummus, etc as whole food sources of protein. I like Gardein veggie burgers and "chicken" too, although not as good sources compared to the above list.

    And yes, I believe whey protein powder are suitable for vegetarians.
  • _Sally_
    _Sally_ Posts: 514 Member
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    Quinoa

    Also, Nutritional Yeast - I like to add lemon juice and nutritional yeast to steamed vegetables to give them a little protein boost.
  • skinnierjeans
    skinnierjeans Posts: 21 Member
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    seitan, quinoa, tofu, and lot's of frozen meat alternatives at your grocery store (check out brands like quern and morningstar)
  • enewsome2
    enewsome2 Posts: 355 Member
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    try Sun Warrior raw vegan protein warrior blend in vanilla.

    Ooh, yeah. Sun Warrior is actual a local company for me. Idk why I have forgotten about them :)

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