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Vegetarian Tips?

hello_leila
hello_leila Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I find myself being way too low on protein and don't like using fake meat as they tend to be high in calories and not so good for you. Are there any tips on incorporating more vegetarian protein into my diet? Any general nutrition tips for vegetarians would be greatly appreciated as well. :smile:

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  • fannyfrost
    fannyfrost Posts: 756 Member
    Choose carbs that have protein in them as well, for example Beans. Protein powder in smoothies.

    Other options:

    Peanut butter
    Nuts
    Protein Powder added to sauces or cereal
    Milk - Soy or regular add or drink it
    Cheese
    Tofu
    Eggs - if you eat them, can be added to many things or eaten alone

    Those are the things I can think of off the top of my head. Most won't add too many calories if you portion propely
  • Talan79
    Talan79 Posts: 782 Member
    Whey protein shake, greek yogurt, egg whites. Before these, my protein was too low. Even showed up low on annual blood work. Now I get 30% of my calories from protein by incorporating those three daily.
  • MeiannaLee
    MeiannaLee Posts: 338 Member
    Cheese, greek yogurt, beans, lentils, peanut butter, eggs, nuts, edamame, protein shakes & bars.
  • dreamer12151
    dreamer12151 Posts: 1,031 Member
    Every one else has given good advice. Cottage cheese is also a good protein choice.
  • withoutasaddle
    withoutasaddle Posts: 191 Member
    Bread has more than you might think. Not a ton like some suggust foods, but it's still really underrated. Don't listen to mfp's suggestion for protein though. The cdc says most people need 40-60grams per day.
  • CJsf1t
    CJsf1t Posts: 414 Member
    Garbanzo beans, kidney beans, firm tofu and green peas have good amt of protein in them. Also I use soy protein isolate to up my protein intake. I am a vegetarian too. Whole wheat flour also has good protein content. What I learnt is to mix grains and legumes/ beans at each meal to optimize protein intake.
  • JenniferChell
    JenniferChell Posts: 10 Member
    Pinterest helped me through a year of being vegetarian. And having vegetarian vegan friends here to see what they were eating. Good luck!
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