What do vegetarians have as protein?

OceanBlue08
OceanBlue08 Posts: 25
in Health and Weight Loss
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
    Bumping. Suggestions needed.
  • tonybalony01
    tonybalony01 Posts: 613 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    CHEESE - it's what's for dinner
  • becky10rp
    becky10rp Posts: 573 Member
    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
    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
    Beans,cheese,soy,nuts,dairy.
  • sirduckbutt
    sirduckbutt Posts: 23 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Other vegetarians?
  • agann0n
    agann0n Posts: 9
    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
    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
    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"?
  • Aelyssa1989
    Aelyssa1989 Posts: 8 Member
    I'm not a vegetarian, but i'm always looking for ways to up my protein without having to eat meat.

    Here's what I've found:
    Quinoa
    Peanut butter
    Greek Yogurt
    Whey Protein Isolate (Isolate is better if you're vegan or lactose intolerant, minimal lactose)
    Spurulina - this is huge. It's an algae that is 50-70% it's weight in protein. Makes your shake completely blue-green though. Also has additional health benefits.
    legumes - don't rule these out. a week of forcing yourself to eat black beans, and you'll want them at every meal.

    Good luck!
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    I'm a vegetarian, and I typically eat at least 70-80 grams of protein a day. I believe my diary is open if you want to have a look.

    I eat beans/legumes, cheese, tofu, tempeh, soy "meats", protein supplements, greek yogurt, nuts/nut butters, and eggs.

    Eggs are vegetarian but not vegan, as vegans do not eat any animal products or bi-products whatsoever (no dairy, no eggs, and sometimes no honey). They are not aborted chickens, they are unfertilized eggs. Much like how the eggs in my ovaries are just unfertilized eggs and not aborted fetuses.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    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"?

    That is just how I feel about them those chickens live in pretty terrible environments. Like this:

    battery-hens1.jpg

    eat as you will though. I will not be taking part in that.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    yes and I PERSONALLY find eggs repulsive. I THINK of them as aborted chickens. Like I said that's up to a person by person opinion.
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    yes and I PERSONALLY find eggs repulsive. I THINK of them as aborted chickens. Like I said that's up to a person by person opinion.

    It's fine to not like eggs. I have friends who just don't like them.
    But if it's an ethical issue, depending on where you live, there may be lots of options for buying local eggs from happy, free-range chickens. I don't live out in the country at all, and there are lots of small farms/neighborhood houses near me that have a handful of chickens either as pets or because they like having their own eggs, and they simply have more eggs than they can use. My aunt even had pet ducks at one point and gave us their eggs to eat. The ducks had their own swimming pool and luxury duck apartments, so I know they were pretty happy.
  • gigglesinthesun
    gigglesinthesun Posts: 860 Member
    I was going to suggest yoghurt.

    Aborted chickens?!? really??? how odd
  • runningonvegetables
    runningonvegetables Posts: 14
    I am a vegetarian. :) I mainly get my protein from greek yogurt, eggs, beans, and protein powder. Those (well besides the protein powder which is only an occasional thing) are foods that I eat everyday. I have a deep love for greek yogurt lol. I eat any where from 50-90 grams of protein a day.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    I was going to suggest yoghurt.

    Aborted chickens?!? really??? how odd

    Has gone through my head ever since I cracked one open and there was a dead chicken in it. That is just a personal problem.
  • Hbazzell
    Hbazzell Posts: 899 Member
    lin fage yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, cheese, optimum nutrition protein powder, and meat substitutes.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    If you can afford it I like Sunwarrior protein powder

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