Any vegetarians out there?

Ming777 · April 2015

I'm staying in my calorie numbers fine, but my carbs are always way off the scale. I would love to hear ideas for proteins that aren't super fatty, like almonds. I do love almonds of course...

janejellyroll · April 2015

I meet my protein needs with soy milk, beans, protein powder, seitan, grains, tofu, and some nuts.

RodaRose · April 2015

Here is a group for vegetarians:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/45-happy-herbivores

danicristina2015 · April 2015

I drink soy milk and I have spinach/kale, cucumber, parsley in all my smoothies. Luckily I love eating raw broccoli and cauliflower too

Cryptonomnomicon · April 2015

I would recommend supplementing your diet with protein shakes, plenty of vegetarian options out there. Curious as to why you want to limit your carbs though?

Will leave a couple of useful links for you...

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/articles/plant-food-protein-chart.pdf

http://www.22daysnutrition.com/blog/2013/05/01/15-vegan-sources-of-protein-soy-free-and-gluten-free-too

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/926789/protein-sources/p1

ETA: There are also plenty of mock meat options available for vegetarians. Just do a web search.

squishprincess · April 2015

pb2 in smoothies or on toast, little bit of reg peanut butter, lots of mushrooms, broccoli/cauliflower, soymilks, tofu/tempeh, pinto/black/kidney beans, peas!, kettle corn/light popcorn for snacking, whole or multigrain breads(there are some 40-50 cal slices out there i like), oats. there's a lot of options and it all adds up at the end of the day.

Ming777 · April 2015

Thanks you guys for the input and support. I have been vegetarian all my life, and have been blessed with a quick metabolism so I didn't have to worry about food. My metabolism is slowing down now, and I find myself second guessing what I know about nutrition.

Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »

Curious as to why you want to limit your carbs though?

I guess I don't need to limit my carbs as long add I'm not hungry, but these days I'm hungry all the time. I eat whole, nonGMO, OG foods for the most part, mostly dairy, nuts, veggies, and fruits. I don't do soy, and haven't found a protein powder that doesn't make me feel like I'm eating junk food.

bluworld · April 2015

Lift some weights. Metabolic slow down isn't inevitable, if you keep your muscle mass.

Ming777 · April 2015

It's inevitable when you pass 40

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