What do vegetarians have as protein?

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OceanBlue08
OceanBlue08 Posts: 25
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I need help. Being a vegetarian, I want to know what are the good sources of protein we can take? Mushrooms are one, isn't it? Legumes too. But legumes seems to be high in calories too. What else do you people have?

Thanks.
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  • OceanBlue08
    OceanBlue08 Posts: 25
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    Bumping. Suggestions needed.
  • tonybalony01
    tonybalony01 Posts: 613 Member
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    Not a vegetarian, but here's a short list:
    Mushrooms; Beans, Lentils and Legumes; Tofu; Cheese; Eggs; Nuts; Protein powders/supplements; and Quinoa/Whole grains

    Bon appetit
  • _TastySnoBalls_
    _TastySnoBalls_ Posts: 1,298 Member
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    I'm vegetarian... I eat eggs, cheese, soy products, tempeh and protein powder. I like legumes as well, but don't eat them often. I just received my order of quest bars in the mail, so that'll up my daily protein intake as well, though I will probably only eat them a few times a week.
  • jennybennypenny
    jennybennypenny Posts: 90 Member
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    Seconding Quest bars--they're delicious, but a little pricey. I am not a vegetarian, but cottage cheese, eggs, protein powder are in my protein arsenal.
  • sharingan_tattoo
    sharingan_tattoo Posts: 2 Member
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    This website helped me a lot when I became a vegetarian.

    http://www.chooseveg.com/foodplate

    Though, they may seem high in calories, legumes seem to provide a lot of protein, and also other essential vitamins. It's worth it. Nuts are good for protein, but watch your intake. Beans, soy products, lentils, whole grains (Pasta, rice). Cheese and dairy products do provide protein, but also a lot of fat.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    I'm a vegetarian and now on your FL. You can look at my diary. :) 3-4 weeks back will be better. I've been quite slack lately...Getting back on it though...
  • jennyrebekka
    jennyrebekka Posts: 626 Member
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    CHEESE - it's what's for dinner
  • becky10rp
    becky10rp Posts: 573 Member
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    Greek Yogurt - low in fat, LOTS of protein.

    Morningstar products - they're tasty, and they ROCK!

    Beans - fish (if you eat fish)

    Eggs
  • GeorgieLove708
    GeorgieLove708 Posts: 442 Member
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    I'm not vegetarian, but I don't eat much meat. The vast majority of my protein comes from eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, soy/almond milks, nuts, hummus, and veggies.
  • SierraUnsweet
    SierraUnsweet Posts: 2
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    Beans,cheese,soy,nuts,dairy.
  • sirduckbutt
    sirduckbutt Posts: 23 Member
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    I'm vegetarian, and I get most of my protein from cottage cheese. It's pretty low-calorie and delicious as hell!
  • archoo_letsdothis
    archoo_letsdothis Posts: 90 Member
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    dal / lentils - 1 cup is a little calorie dense, but will have a lot of servings when cooked.

    tofu, mushrooms , whey powder , protein bar, cheese , nuts.

    but mainly lentils and legumes. - Soooo many kinds and sooo many different ways to make them.

    my fav - toor dal, channa ( from which you make falafel) , black beans.
    yummmmm

    eggs do not really qualify as vegetarian. But if your diet allows it, they are so yum and you can get creative.
  • Xiaolongbao
    Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
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    Beans - fish (if you eat fish)

    ARGHHHHHHH!

    If you eat fish you are NOT a vegetarian. Really.

    For protein all the suggestions (apart from fish) are good but I'd agree with those who said don't avoid legumes, good for you and filling as well.
  • Penfoldsplace
    Penfoldsplace Posts: 159
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    Some things that I eat for protein

    Seitan
    Greek yoghurt
    milk
    cottage cheese
    Quorn
    Tofu
    peanut butter
    chickpeas
    cheddar cheese
    eggs
  • climbing_trees
    climbing_trees Posts: 726 Member
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    Greek yogurt, nuts/seeds, eggs, dairy, tofu, beans, tempeh, seitan, protein supplements (bars or powders) made from egg/milk or plant based/vegan, the list goes on and on...

    I'm pescatarian, so I also eat fish. I chose not to go "full" vegetarian because I was concerned about my protein intake.
  • livelaughlove384
    livelaughlove384 Posts: 100
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    lentils are fantastic as they are a complex protein, tofu, soy beans (which have more protein than tofu), eggs, cheese, greek yogurt, meat substitutes, legumes, the new pasta from barilla contains a decent amount of protein, milk
  • mfoulkebrown
    mfoulkebrown Posts: 94 Member
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    Other vegetarians?
  • agann0n
    agann0n Posts: 9
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    good tips! As someone trying to up my protein but has trouble with eating meat (not vegetarian, just loves carbs). I get sick of turkey pepperoni and deli meat.. .and that's all high in preservatives.

    never thought about lentils, maybe some quinoa too?
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
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    beans, greens, nuts, seeds, and just most fruits and veggies have some protein in them, tofu. A lot of things you wouldn't expect have protein in it. I don't consider eggs vegetarian because they were aborted chickens, but that's up to you.
  • jlahorn
    jlahorn Posts: 377 Member
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    I don't consider eggs vegetarian because they were aborted chickens, but that's up to you.

    Eh? Most eggs sold in grocery stores in the US are unfertilized. Egg farmers simply keep the hens without roosters, and hens lay eggs whether they've been fertilized or not.

    Where did you get the idea that they're "aborted chickens"?

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