How do I get protein?

Question

I am a vegetarian and my parents are always so scared that I don't get enough protein. I hate nuts and tofu is kind of gross.. any suggestions are helpful!!

Answer 1

Really, the best solution is to begin to learn how to cook for yourself, that way you can experiment with flavors and recipes so that you begin to discover what foods you like and don't like within your vegetarian lifestyle. One really great super food that is high in protein and lower in carbs is quinoa. Aside from that, whole grains like brown rice and sprouted breads for example have higher amounts of protein than their white, refined counterparts.  Keep in mind you are going to want to maintain a balanced vegetarian diet...not just protein. So that you have something to refer to, here is a link to the vegetarian food pyramid:http://www.vegetarian-diet.info/vegetari...

Also, here are some sites to give you ideas on soy-free vegetarian options: http://www.vegan-food.net/news/58/ http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/2008/0...  http://glutenfreesoyfreevegan.blogspot.c...  http://foodallergies.about.com/od/soyall...

Answer 2

It seems your diet is ok. Here is some more information which will be beneficial for your proper nutrition's:

*Try to set a weight , it means this set point theory of weight control holds that the body will defend a certain weight regardless of external factors, such as calorie intake or exercise.

*  Eat a variety of foods.

* Balance the foods you eat with physical activity -- maintain or improve your weight.

*  Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables and fruits.

*  Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol.

* Choose a diet moderate in sugars.

*  Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium.

*  If you drink alcoholic beverages do so in moderation.

Check your meal plan from a chart given below:

SUGGESTED MEAL PLAN ----

1.BREAKFAST

Fruit Juice

Cereal

Meat/Meat Substitute

Bread-Margarine

Milk

Beverage

2.DINNER - NOON OR EVENING MEAL

Meat/Meat Substitute

Potato/Potato Substitute

Vegetable and/or Salad

Bread-Margarine

Dessert

Beverage

3.SUPPER - EVENING OR NOON MEAL

Soup or Juice

Meat/Meat Substitute

Potato/Potato Substitute Vegetable and/or Salad Bread-Margarine

Dessert

Milk/Beverage

SUGGESTED FOODS AND BEVERAGES  , u can choose -----

1.SUGGESTED BREAKFAST

Orange Juice

Oatmeal

Scrambled Eggs

Whole Wheat Toast/Jelly/Margarine*

Skim Milk

Coffee or Tea

2.SUGGESTED LUNCH/DINNER

Baked Chicken

Sweet Potatoes

Green Beans, Coleslaw

Whole Wheat Toast/Jelly/Margarine*

Strawberries

Coffee or Tea

3.SUGGESTED SUPPER/DINNER

Vegetable Bean Soup

Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Spaghetti

Broccoli, Spinach Salad/Dressing*

Garlic Bread

Rice Pudding

Skim Milk

Hope, it will be helpful to choose your meal as well as maintain proper nutritients

Answer 3

You can get more protein from Eggs,Fish,Meat and especially beans.

Answer 4

EGGS. Egg whites are a very clean protein without cholesterol. Add sliced hard boiled eggs on you salad. And scrambled eggs with salsa in a tortilla wrap for breakfast or a snack is a very easy meal.

Combine whole grain (brown) rice and beans, like Louisiana red beans and rice (YUM). Or corn with beans, so add a whole grain like corn to chili, for example.  

Read labels there is protein in sliced bread.

Also soy crumbles (TVP) or soy burgers. You can find both frozen or tvp dried. They call them meat analogs, substitutes for meat. Seitan is another one, not something I use, but it's out there.

Add yummy green soy beans to stir fry veggies. Soy doen't need to be combined with another food to give you a complete protein. If you like dairy then look for a low fat cheese.

Answer 5

Dhals(pals),beans,milk,fish & chiken

Answer 6

Eggs and whole milk. IN addition to the protein, you need cholesterol and saturated fats. They are nutrients the body uses to repair and maintain itself.

Answer 7

beans are full of protein

Answer 8

There are many tasty ways to cook tofu. It's a good idea to make friends with it, it's one of our best sources of protein.

Other than that, beans of all kinds are high in protein. Kidney beans, black beans, green beans, chick peas...

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm