Vegetarians Protein Suggestions

greek yoghurt and eggs?

How much protein are you getting?

Beans and lentils are a big protein source for myself. I also eat tempeh and some tofu. Quinoa is also a good source.

And really, unprocessed food will have some protein in it so eating a variety of foods helps.

I have been a vegetarian for five years and yeah, finding protein sucks! I do greek yogurt, protein powder, eggs (Fake eggs from Costco - 30 cal and 6g protein! YAY), low fat cheese, tofu and I am trying out tofu meat products (tofurkey, tofu dogs, fake sausage - I am vegetarian because I don't like the taste of meat so this kind of sucks but they are so high in protein and low carbs/fat...)
The past week I just started focusing on protein more and am not getting twice as much as I used to and it keeps me full and my carb intake down!

Beans, beans and more beans! Kidney, pinto and soybeans have loads of protein, and chickpeas and lentils are packed with it. Tofu has lots, and my american friends tell me seitan is pretty good too ... sadly none of that in the UK

I try and drink a veggie protein shake daily, made with soya milk for extra protein.

It's really not that difficult to meet 70-80g a day on a healthy veggie/vegan diet - and don't forget that the amount you need depends on your weight. The only thing I worry about not getting enough of is B12!

Beans, beans and more beans! Kidney, pinto and soybeans have loads of protein, and chickpeas and lentils are packed with it. Tofu has lots, and my american friends tell me seitan is pretty good too ... sadly none of that in the UK

I try and drink a veggie protein shake daily, made with soya milk for extra protein.

It's really not that difficult to meet 70-80g a day on a healthy veggie/vegan diet - and don't forget that the amount you need depends on your weight. The only thing I worry about not getting enough of is B12!

Seitan is available at places like Whole Foods and Planet Organic, and smaller health food shops.

Even meat eaters probably aren't getting enough B12 these days because everything is so highly processed. Buy supplements from your health food shop, easy!

Try 2 eggs daily (only whites) which contains rich sources of protein.

Beans, beans and more beans! Kidney, pinto and soybeans have loads of protein, and chickpeas and lentils are packed with it. Tofu has lots, and my american friends tell me seitan is pretty good too ... sadly none of that in the UK

I try and drink a veggie protein shake daily, made with soya milk for extra protein.

It's really not that difficult to meet 70-80g a day on a healthy veggie/vegan diet - and don't forget that the amount you need depends on your weight. The only thing I worry about not getting enough of is B12!

Seitan is available at places like Whole Foods and Planet Organic, and smaller health food shops.

Even meat eaters probably aren't getting enough B12 these days because everything is so highly processed. Buy supplements from your health food shop, easy!

Although I don't eat a lot of seitan, it is also ridiculously easy to make. I should make some soon because it is pretty filling.

Sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, nuts, beans

About the best you are going to do. Without dairy, fish or meat, beans are the greatest source. You can try eggs, seitan, quinoa, and broccoli.

Beans, beans and more beans! Kidney, pinto and soybeans have loads of protein, and chickpeas and lentils are packed with it. Tofu has lots, and my american friends tell me seitan is pretty good too ... sadly none of that in the UK

I try and drink a veggie protein shake daily, made with soya milk for extra protein.

It's really not that difficult to meet 70-80g a day on a healthy veggie/vegan diet - and don't forget that the amount you need depends on your weight. The only thing I worry about not getting enough of is B12!

Seitan is available at places like Whole Foods and Planet Organic, and smaller health food shops.

Even meat eaters probably aren't getting enough B12 these days because everything is so highly processed. Buy supplements from your health food shop, easy!

Really? I've never seen it in whole foods in the UK =/

I buy the yeast flakes with extra B12, and take supplements, but generally thats the only thing I worry about in terms of being veggie and missing out on anything.

I'm guessing the UK is similar but vitamin D deficiency is becoming a major concern in the US. This isn't just for vegetarians as the food sources of vitamin D are rarely eaten by the population as a whole. I'd also make sure you supplement with vitamin D. I'm actually pretty lax with B12 supplementation but my vitamin B12 levels get tested yearly and come back in the average/above average range. It is vitamin D that I tested on the low end of normal. I definitely try to stay on top of vitamin D as well.

tempeh, tofu, edemame (anything soy)
Green vegetables such as broccoli and kale
beans (kidney, chickpeas, black)
Sweet potatoes

Honestly, if you are eating a clean, well balanced diet, you should be getting enough protein as a vegetarian. I believe your diet should be broken down to the 80/20 rule… if you subscribe to the China Study. 80% carbs, 20% fat and protein. Look into it, it seems to be a pretty valid option and life style for vegetarians/vegans.

Soy milk, steamed mixed vegetables, greek yogurt, hummus, nuts (though these are high in fat/calories vs the protein), edamame, etc.

Vegetables have a surprising amount of protein for those who don't want to rely solely on beans. If you have a Target, they have new freeze dried peas and edamame with a lot of protein. They are easy to portion into containers for work. I don't really like the flavor but they are so easy. I like the fake soy products but in moderation, and I also eat fish which has a lot of protein.

my favorites..

protein drinks (I like muscle milk light)
dry roasted edamame
tofu
greek yogurt
lentils
eggs

I'm full time veggie (3.5 years) and have been working on getting my protein up over the last couple of months. I'm now getting around 150 g per day through:

cheese
eggs
greek yoghurt
nuts
whey powder shakes
pea protein powder
soy burgers / sausages
beans
tofu
milk (inc. soy)
seitan
brown bread

plus lots of veggies have protein too, eg. broccoli is pretty good protein per calorie. You're welcome to add me to see my diary but be warned I follow EM2WL so I eat a LOT

Beans! I love green beans as a side dish on almost any meal as they're easy to get fresh (not canned) and easy to prepare.

I do eat meat but my preference has always been more veg, less meat, so what I do, I focus my meat on the more protein-rich types: chicken, tuna and salmon. Eggs have a lot of protein but be careful of the egg yolks, those have a lot of cholesterol and calories. I have a problem with milk products so I try to minimize the amount - however, what I can eat in limited amount is cottage cheese. On bread, with a dash of salt, paprika powder and pepper, it's yummy, low calorie and high on protein.