Protein for someone who doesn't like meat

A good protein natural supplement is Natural Factors Whey Protein...it is delicious (I love the double chocolate) and provides 15 grams w/ one scoop.

I would say be careful not to eat a lot of soy product. There are conflicting arguements regarding it's health benefits and from my own personal experience it caused an issue because it blocks the uptake of thyroid hormone, which many woman already have an issue with. Plus the hormonal impact as well, too much data shows negative results...

Hi -- one of the best sources of non-meat/fish protein is tofu, which most articles will agree has a better protein/calorie/fat ratio than things like ground beef.

Other good protein options are beans/lentils (which have the added benefit of fiber), potatoes, peanut butter, milk, and even some things like bagels/breads.

Hope this helps!

Farro is another great whole grain that's high in protein and fiber. Use instead of brown rice. It's a bit puffier than rice; almost looks like barley when cooked. You can find it in health food stores.

Another suggestion would be to dice up the meats you do eat and mix them in a stirfry with all your favorite veggies or on salads. That way, you get the protein, but it's not the main focus of your dish.

Are there any other protein options for someone who isn't very fond of meat? I am not a vegetarian... I occasionally have steak, before my diet I would eat McD's cheeseburgers... I am ok with chicken, but not at all fond of fish. I guess I am just looking for some other lean, protein rich foods. Thanks

Some of the following may be to your liking, gained off a webpage specialising in proteins:

Protein-rich foods for vegetarian athletes: (these have to be good lol)

1. Cowpeas and leafy tips that are cooked and drained (may be added with salt)
2. Raw and fresh egg whites
3. Cheeses such as cottage cheese, non-creamed cheese, dry cheese, and non-fat cheese
4. Dried seaweed and spirulina
5. Extra-Firm or Silken-Lite Mori-Nu Tofu
6. Soy sauce from tamari
7. Low-fat, 1% milk-fat cottage cheese
8. Lite-Firm Mori-Nu Tofu
9. Raw pumpkin leaves
10. Nuts and seeds such as cashew nuts, walnuts, and almonds

The following are the top 10 animal-based and plant-based protein foods:

1. Red meat such as beef, pork, and liver
2. White meat such as chicken and fish
3. Eggs and dairy products such as:
a. Hard cheeses including Parmesan
b. Soft cheeses such as Mozzarella, Brie, and Camembert
c. Medium cheeses such as cheddar and Swiss
d. Yogurt
e. Cottage cheese
f. Milk
g. Eggs
4. Legumes - These are edible dried beans (seedpods) such as chickpeas, flagelot beans, kidney beans, split beans, haricot beans, and lentils. They are rich sources of protein.
5. Nuts and seeds - Over the years, nuts and seeds have been among the best sources of protein. Examples of nuts are almonds, cashew nuts, peanuts, and walnuts. These can be served chopped, raw, or roasted.
6. Cereals and food grains - Eating protein-rich cooked grains promotes muscle building.
7. Algae - A type of seaweed, spirulina is among the best protein-rich foods there are.
8. Fruits - With today's technology, fruits can be eaten canned, frozen, or dried. Regardless of how they are prepared, fruits are still nutritious and included in the list of protein-rich foods.
9. Vegetables - Laden with protein, vitamins, and minerals, vegetables are known to be among the best foods for staying healthy.
10. Seitan - Seitan is a meat substitute. It is prepared from whole-wheat flour mixed with sufficient amount of water, kneaded and rinsed in water, expelling starch and bran. The protein is simmered in a soya sauce to become seitan. Seitan broth can be added as flavoring.

Soy products are extrememly processed. Quinoa as the first poster said is an amazing source of protein. It is cheap, triples in size when prepared, and has 9 amino acids in perfect digestible balance. You make many more times the amount of protein with quinoa than many other foods. Nuts are good but they are high in fat. Quinoa is an excellent choice. You can cook it but for the most nutrients - soak it over night in plenty of water, rinse a couple times the next day, and toss on salads, in smoothies, or in a wrap.