Calling all veggies

Im vegan, I would suggest to stay away from cheese and high fat dairy. Also try not to rely on processed foods too much as they contain alot of salt and rubbish. Eat lots of whole grains/whole foods like rice and beans/ lentils. Veggies should make up the majority of your meal then grains/pulses. Dont be afraid of beans they are fantastic for protein and fibre. For fats id suggest avocado/olives/ seeds and nuts. Go easy on nuts though as they are very calorific. Good luck may i ask why you have chosen to go veggie?

If you're going veggie because you believe in animal rights I'd suggest you look into going vegan instead ... find out more about how animals are treated in the dairy industry and egg production, particularly male calves and male chicks.

I've been ovo-lacto vegetarian for 41 years (yes, since 1974).

For me, the biggest improvement in satisfaction with that diet came years (decades) ago, when I shifted my thinking from the meat-eaters' typical "one big protein per meal" approach to simply trying to use healthy protein-containing foods woven throughout my meals and snacks - not even necessarily protein-intense foods.

In a typical day, most foods I eat contain some protein, especially the more calorie-dense foods. So, things like seeds or nuts on the salad (in reasonable portions); beans pureed into soups or sauces; tahini or the like in salad dressing; emphasis on veggies that have protein (like broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, among others); etc.

Interpretive note: I think the fake meat products are gross and disgusting (just a personal taste thing, not a religion), plus many of them are highly-processed and in fats, salt, sugar, etc. I also don't much go in for bars or powders for protein. I like eating mostly whole foods, or close to it, especially things our collective ancestors have been eating for decades or centuries (again, not religion - just find them more tasty and satisfying).