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Protein Sources for Vegetarians (other than tofu)

Michshellars
Michshellars Posts: 155
edited January 2 in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone! I've been on here for a week and am noticing a trend with my eating. I don't seem to eat enough protein and I think that's why I am always hungry and end up going over on carbs. I don't eat that much fish, I've been trying to eat more, and eat tofu and chicken occasionally (very rarely). Any suggestions for what I can eat?

Thanks everyone!

:)

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  • Kris6344
    Kris6344 Posts: 23 Member
    I've been eating vegetarian and meeting my protein goals, going over them on average. You can flip through my diary, I have the protein on display.
  • Kris6344
    Kris6344 Posts: 23 Member
    Mostly it comes from legumes/beans, vegetables, dairy, grains and fish.
  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
    Quinoa
  • Michshellars
    Michshellars Posts: 155
    Hmm I've tried quinoa...not loving it. Thanks for the other suggestions too. I am not a big bean/legume person and have been cutting back on dairy. I am kind of a picky eater.
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    Rice?
  • takumaku
    takumaku Posts: 352 Member
    Wheat berries, hummus, bean flour, defatten peanut flour, nuts, edamame, tvp, soya flour, veggie burgers, vegan yogurt, protein powder, nutritional yeast. There are many choices available.
  • Kris6344
    Kris6344 Posts: 23 Member
    Fiber will also help of course :)
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