Good Sources of Protein?

Question

I'm vegetarian, but have recently realized I'm becoming really unhealthy because of lack of protein. I was wondering what other good sources of protein there are. I have a few already, but I need more.

Answer 1

I think you should reevaluate the reason you are becoming unhealthy.   If you are eating anywhere close to a balanced diet you are getting more than enough protein.   First, most foods contain protein.  Second, the amount of protein you need is much lower than the common opinion.

Good sources:  tofu, tempeh, beans and rice, nuts, soy milk, oatmeal, whole grain breads and cereals.

Don't be fooled into thinking you need milk or eggs.  You don't!

Answer 2

pulses, legumes...

If its not easy to cook and eat those, then i would highly recommend protein shakes and bars..

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Answer 3

As a vegetarian you can consume:

-beans

-nuts & seeds

-tofu and soy products such as soy milk

-wholegrains & cereals

-dairy & eggs

The list goes on.

Answer 4

these r the same questions each time why bother answering

Answer 5

Well I would have to say that nuts and peanuts in particular are full of protein, and beans are good for fibre but not sure about protein though. I also think that soya products have protein as well, again not 100% sure though. Sorry but I'm not a vegitarian.

Answer 6

Visit a vegitarian orented store they can totaly hook you up.

Other then that.....

Hummas

Tofu

beans&rice

I think ezekiel bread has a veriety of protiens.

Answer 7

Unless you're starving yourself or trying to subsist on junk food, you should not be lacking protein.  If you're feeling like c**p, you need to look at your diet and figure out how to make it balanced, but there are no nutrients that you cannot get on a properly planned vegetarian diet.  I strongly recommend picking up a copy of "The New Becoming Vegetarian" by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina.  Protein is not likely your problem, but you need to figure out what is.

Protein is in practically everything.  Plants have more protein on a per calorie basis than animal foods do.  You need to eat from all of the vegetarian food groups to maintain a healthy diet, and protein is found in pretty much all of them (fruit is a negligible source.)

Eat soybeans and soy foods (tofu, tempeh, edamame, soy milk, fake meats,) beans and other legumes (lentils, peas, peanuts, peanut butter, chickpeas,) whole grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables (especially dark green ones,) mushrooms, dairy products and eggs.

Answer 8

can you eat tahini, i love it sooo much. you can make hummus: tahini, lemon juice, canned garbanzo beans, garlic and blend.

also you can eat all sort of beans, tofu, peanut butter, add wheat germ to your cereal, pancakes or whatever.

i just took my baby to a nutritionist and she said to no worry too much about protein but more about iron.

we are not vegetarians, but we like to eat good sources of protein so we do eat fish.

Answer 9

I take Spirulina to help with that. Of course I have to preach the BEANS! NUTS! SEEDS! thing, but I would suggest drinking a HIGH PROTEIN BOOST (supplement drink in the pharmacy section) daily. I started this habit when I was pregnant. It's vegetarian, but not vegan I think. Hope that helps.

Answer 10

Vegetarians don;t have a lack of protein if they eat a balanced diet.  Google the vegetarian food pyramid to see what you should be eating.

Good sources are anything over 5 grams of protein.  This includes whole wheat and whole grain items, beans, nuts, soy items, eggs.    Most vegetables also have protein.

Answer 11

nuts, tofu, beans....

you can add a scoop of soy protein lots of recipes:

-just about anything you bake (muffins, cakes, cookies, etc.)

-pancakes

-mix in with your morning cereal or yogurt

-protein smoothie (soy milk, fresh fruit, soy protein)

Answer 12

PROTEIN IN LEGUMES: Garbanzo beans, Kidney beans, Lentils, Lima beans, Navy beans, Soybeans, Split peas

PROTEIN IN GRAINS: Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice

VEGETABLE PROTEIN: Artichokes, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green peas, Green pepper, Kale, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard green, Onions, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip greens, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini

PROTEIN IN FRUITS: Apple, Banana, Cantaloupe, Grape, Grapefruit, Honeydew melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Strawberry, Tangerine, Watermelon

PROTEIN IN NUTS AND SEEDS: Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black)

One excellent ingredient to look for is hemp seed protein. Hemp seed is an nutritious dietary source of easily digestible gluten-free protein. It provides a well-balanced array of all the amino acids, including 34.6 grams of protein for each 100 grams. The fatty acid profile of the hemp seed is extremely beneficial, containing omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in a virtually ideal ratio. Other beneficial aspects of hemp seed include a strongly favorable unsaturated-to-saturated fat ratio; a high content of antioxidants; and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.



Additionally, super green foods provide an excellent source of protein (70% in some cases) such as

Chlorella

Spirulina

Blue Green Algae

Wheatgrass

Barley Grass