How to get adequate protein for vegetarians like me.

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  • SleepySin
    SleepySin Posts: 168 Member
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    Eggs are a vegetarian's best friend, honestly - I'd incorporate as many of those into your diet as you can.

    Until your cholesterol goes shooting through the roof you mean.. o.O
  • megmay2591
    megmay2591 Posts: 621 Member
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    If I were a vegetarian, I'd just eat meat. Bacon, chicken, steak. Yummy.
  • _VoV
    _VoV Posts: 1,494 Member
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    Depression itself can deplete your energy. Fatigue is a common, non-specific symptom with a long list possible causes. I strongly suggest going to the doctor for a good physical exam and blood work. I doubt anyone here can figure out what is causing your low mood and lack of energy.

    I wish you good health and success in finding the right diet for you. I know of a few good general nutritional texts for veg*n diets which may help you, but I really think you need to get yourself to a doctor first.

    Edited to add this link to good vegetarian protein sources: http://www.nomeatathlete.com/vegetarian-protein/

    Also differential diagnosis of fatigue: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1115/p1173.html
  • troutstamos
    troutstamos Posts: 5
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    In regards to protein ideas, this page is pretty helpful:

    http://www.naturalnews.com/036270_vegan_protein_legumes.html
  • Samerah12
    Samerah12 Posts: 610 Member
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    Lentils!!
  • abrahamsitososa
    abrahamsitososa Posts: 716 Member
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    Be careful with soy though- I went vegan for a few months and realized I have soy allergy.
    As for your original question- Protein needs are over-rated.
    To avoid sluggishness- drink lots of water and move more!

    I have a soy allergy as well. Even with organic soymilk I get a sore throat.
  • jsuswaram
    jsuswaram Posts: 12 Member
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    Fatigue is caused primarily because of my work. Driving used to cause me more stress but thank god i finally made the best decision in my life to work for a company 4 miles away from work.

    I am active most but sometimes i get depressed and tired for no particular reason.

    Is too much caffeine a cause for depression?
  • jsuswaram
    jsuswaram Posts: 12 Member
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    thanks Christy appreciate your input!
    i will them a try.
  • jsuswaram
    jsuswaram Posts: 12 Member
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    Not sure..but i may need to check my iron conent in my blood. Infact i will be getting a good multivitamin source.
  • jsuswaram
    jsuswaram Posts: 12 Member
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    Thank you!
  • freckles_cmj
    freckles_cmj Posts: 205 Member
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    Try to eat more whole foods and less processed stuff. When I first went veggie I ate a lot of those meat substitutes...veggie burgers, "chicken" and the like. I didnt really notice a change in how I felt until I stopped using so much processed stuff. Too much coffee can also be a problem. I had a serious caffeine addiction and since getting it out of my system I really feel a lot better.
  • jsuswaram
    jsuswaram Posts: 12 Member
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    thank you sir!
  • littlebudgie
    littlebudgie Posts: 279 Member
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    Eggs are a vegetarian's best friend, honestly - I'd incorporate as many of those into your diet as you can.

    Until your cholesterol goes shooting through the roof you mean.. o.O

    Recent studies have shown that dietary cholesterol actually has minimal impact on your overall levels of cholesterol, so unless your cholesterol is already pretty high, enjoy your eggs.

    Here are some sources: http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/egg-nutrition
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/83353-cholesterol-myths-busted/
    http://www.ravnskov.nu/myth3.htm (this one sites several studies)
  • seabuckaroo
    seabuckaroo Posts: 85
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    Also you could add multiple egg whites for each full egg. Lentil soup is great this time of year. How about fish, they dont have any feelings ;)
  • abrahamsitososa
    abrahamsitososa Posts: 716 Member
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    In regards to protein ideas, this page is pretty helpful:

    http://www.naturalnews.com/036270_vegan_protein_legumes.html

    This is one of my favorite websites.
  • kapoorpk
    kapoorpk Posts: 244 Member
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    You should meet a registered dietician and develop a meal plan specific to your needs. In general, following is some advice:
    - Eat 3 major meals a day, i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner, with no more than 60 carbs per meal if you are trying to lose weight and 75 if you are maintaining a healthy weight.

    - eat snacks every 2-3 hours in between major meals with no more than 15 carbs per snack.

    - ensure that you minimize saturated fats from your diet

    - ensure you consume 75-100 gms of protien and up to 1gm/lb if involved in intense weight training

    - All of the above will not make you hungry all at once making you eat multiple servings.

    - As to protein - you have many choices in whole grain bread, pasta, beans and legumes, soy patties, greek yogurt (very high in protien), Quinea.

    Hope that helps...good luck!!
  • kapoorpk
    kapoorpk Posts: 244 Member
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    Also, Zero Carb Isopure protien powder is another option as a protein supplement. The best part it is that, unlike many others, it does not cary heavy fats or cholesterol. Plus, it tastes really good too.
  • lamby284
    lamby284 Posts: 167 Member
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    Im a huge supporter of protein shakes. Id try that
  • kapoorpk
    kapoorpk Posts: 244 Member
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    Strawberries and cream is the best tasting in my opinion. Just a word of caution, not knowing how much you know about protein, your total protein intake should not exceed the daily recommended allowance by much, unless you are lifting intense weights or you risk stressing out your kidneys.

    Online price is the best. Good luck!!

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