Vegetarians and protein

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paulinefielding
paulinefielding Posts: 1 Member
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Any suggestions for how I meet the protein target without eating meat?

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  • bettyboo1818
    bettyboo1818 Posts: 3 Member
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    Eat more fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
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    paulinefielding wrote: »
    Any suggestions for how I meet the protein target without eating meat?

    What is your protein target? The one MFP defaulted for you?

    Legumes, nuts, seeds, dairy if you eat that, soy, if you eat that...
  • LiftHeavyThings27105
    LiftHeavyThings27105 Posts: 2,086 Member
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    I am not a fan of supplements *IF* you can get what you need nutritionally from consuming food! So, assuming that you might have a need for a supplement, consider a pea protein powder.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    Beans, tofu, tempeh, soy milk, seitan, grains, protein powders -- all good sources of plant protein.
  • drabbits2
    drabbits2 Posts: 179 Member
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    peanut butter, yogurt, nuts--watch portion size. typically a varied diet with plenty of fresh, whole foods has plenty of protein in it anyway--not hard to jack it up a little bit. I have been a vegetarian for 30 years and no issues.
  • ashleyconleche
    ashleyconleche Posts: 78 Member
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    I'm new to the vegetarian game, but I've learned that beans, nuts and dairy will play a huge part! Soy products seem to have a lot of protein as well (if you plan on eating them).

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