Vegetarian Protein
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totaldetermination wrote: »I would recommend doing a bit of research on what seitan actually is, as some people would suggest its not good for you.
Who suggests that and what is their reasoning?
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Hi I also have a hard time getting my protein quota for the day!! I hardly every reach it!!0
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janejellyroll wrote: »totaldetermination wrote: »I would recommend doing a bit of research on what seitan actually is, as some people would suggest its not good for you.
Who suggests that and what is their reasoning?
Seitan is primarily made out of wheat gluten so some people cannot eat it.
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Seitan is primarily made out of gluten so some people cannot eat it.
People should always avoid foods to which they have a sensitivity or allergy, but gluten is not a problem for most people. Saying something is "not good for you" generally because a few people cannot tolerate it makes little sense. Do you think this person also posts this warning in threads where peanuts or dairy are suggested because some people are sensitive to those?
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The big switch i made when i saw i was low on protein was to sub greek yogurt in place of milk in my cereal. I eat a mix of plain Greek yogurt (fage 2%), kashi go lean, and frozen blueberries for breakfast. The greek yogurt packs a mean protein punch and kashi go lean is the highest protein cereal i know of.
Other go to veggie proteins are....
for adding in meals: cottage cheese, tofu, eggs, beans.
And for snacks: string cheese, greek yogurt, hummus
If you eat fish that helps too0 -
Oh also certain grains like quinoa, farro, and buckwheat are good0
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I'd go for lentils and quinoa, but I struggled with plant proteins overall. Quinoa is a good oatmeal replacement, so I'm going to try that for breakfasts soon.0
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Vega One makes some pretty good stuff if you want to add their powder to a smoothie or have a quick bar on the go!0
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I tend not to like protein bars, but without them I don't hit my daily amount either.
HOWEVER, I found these amaaaaaazing bars called LaraBars. They're vegan, gluten free, soy free, etc. and they're FULL of protein. I hit almost all my needed amount with just one a day.0 -
I personally like Bob's Red Mill Textured Vegetable Protein.
12g protein, 80 calories per 24g serving. Only has one ingredient: defatted soy flour.
(Obviously, if you have allergies or other issues with soy products this stuff is not for you.)
I cook it into stuff like quinoa and oatmeal and it pretty much disappears.
Leave it crunchy and mix it into your dry granola snacks and such.
Really doesn't have much flavor of its own, so I use it in all kinds of stuff...0
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