Afternoon, looking for good sources of protein from a vegetarian/vegan perspective!

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benedicttoal
benedicttoal Posts: 1 Member
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I'm not a vegan myself but don't take supplements, and besides veg/chicken that I eat I know that I'll forever be missing my protein goal (started this yesterday)

any advice is appreciated!

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  • herecomesthesunblog
    herecomesthesunblog Posts: 3 Member
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    Hello,

    I am vegan and I get my protein from:

    Chickpeas
    Tofu
    Edamame
    Brown rice
    Quinoa
    Broccoli
    Beans
    & vegan protein powder :)

    Hope this helps??
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    In addition to the sources listed above, tempeh and seitan are great sources of plant protein.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
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    Vegetarian sources include eggs and dairy.

    If you eat chicken, do you eat fish?
  • kms234
    kms234 Posts: 132 Member
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    I really like roasted edamame for an extra punch of protein.

    https://smile.amazon.com/Seapoint-Farms-Roasted-Edamame-Ounce/dp/B0094IXKME/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491918620&sr=8-1&keywords=roasted+edamame
  • msr8898
    msr8898 Posts: 29 Member
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    Lentils have 18 grams of protein per cup (198g), and are also a great source of fiber (63%DV), folate (90%DV), maganese (49%DV) and iron (37%DV). They are also one of the easiest legumes to cook; just boil them in water for about 20 minutes or until soft. I'd suggest french green lentils (smaller bean, firmer texture) for eating as a standalone food, or as an addition to rice, couscous, etc. You can also add up to a cup of red lentils (much softer bean, smooth & creamy texture) to smoothies. It makes them wonderfully thick and smooth without throwing the overall flavor off.
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
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    All the above. Also check out Gardein or Beyond Beef products.

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