I need protein?

Question

I pledged to go veg about 2 months ago. It's such a better lifestyle, in my opinion. I am still finding it hard to find foods that will give me protein.

Beans, nuts, tofu.. are their any more protein enriched foods out there? Help, please!

Answer 1

A BIG JUICY STEAK!

Answer 2

I recommend everyone read Eat to Live (Dr. Furhman) and/or the China Study (T. Colin Campbell), they are incredibly revealing and show just how mislead we as a culture are on proper nutrition. As mentioned above we need much less protein than we are lead to believe, and in fact excess animal protein (milk and eggs in this case) are incredibly detrimental to your health.

As long as you are eating a diverse and healthy diet you will never be wanting for protein.

For example, although we don't think of it as a good source of protein romaine lettuce has a high percentage of protein, as do broccoli and whole grains.

Answer 3

If you are eating dairy, cottage cheese has a surprising amount of protein. I have been a vegetarian for 10 years and I recently started logging my meals on mydailyplate.com to see if I was getting enough protein and I was not - I was eating too much cheese which is a common problem for veggies/not vegans. Go to the site and check out the vegetarian and vegetarian recipe groups - lots of great suggestions on books for people who are transitioning to being a vegetarian or vegan and tons of recipes people are sharing. Also when you log in your food daily, you will see a pie chart of the percentage of proteins you are eating which might help you to decide what  proteins you need to add for the day.

Answer 4

don't we all hah insects are stuffed with protein

Answer 5

If you can eat fish or seafood, if not there are tons of varieties of beans, lentils and legumes (green beans) along with chickpeas. Natural protein in vegetables and as you said tofu, soya products also contain protein.

There's a good vegetarian section on cookeryclub.

When I'm on a vegan diet I eat homemade hummous and always throw some beans in my stir frys and currys etc

Answer 6

Yes, you need to go to health store and get some soy protein products. Here's some of the name I can remember: Quorn, Morningstar, Boca, Yves, WholeFood brand, etc. There's veggie meatballs, veggie chicken nuggets, veggie burgers, veggie hotdogs, veggie fish, tempe (good when you deep or pan fy). These stuffs have good protein. I take eggs if I were you, but of course in moderation. Also, drink up some soy milk.

Some asian food market sells vegetarian protein products too. Good luck!

Answer 7

If you still eat eggs, they are probably the best source of complete protein that is readily available. Otherwise, try protein from hemp nuts and use it in a smoothie or vitamin shake. Hemp protein, like the protein found in eggs, is complete. I use the hemp milk and it's really good (no, it doesn't give you a buzz and it won't make you fail a drug test).

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Answer 8

Bread, pasta, cereal, rice, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and seeds are all very significant sources of protein.

Even vegetables add some protein that can add up throughout the day.

Answer 9

missing grains -  combo of beans and grains make a " complete protien", combine foods properly and get everything you need & you'll be more satisfied.  try some nutritional yeast "Kal" more vits., aminos., n' stuff.  you are on righ track it seems.  just a little more education in food comnibing & you'll be set!  Also sea veggies tons of minerals & aminos.   Burritos are a good quick fix - beans grains carbs, tomatoes n' stuff salsa.  PB&J are actually very balanced food - proetien shakes?  here to help - just email me - had 4 sons all veg, all grown & still veg - just ask recipes abound - hahaha  :)  a veggie Mom

Answer 10

deep water unendangered fish is your protein.*edit : THUMB DOWN? cavemen eh?

Answer 11

are you veggie or vegan.

if your veggie, dairy has loads of protein.

if your vegan, grains and soy has protein also.

Answer 12

One  does NOT get good quality Protein,having desirable PER value, from Vegetables/Herbs---Either One has to take Milk caesin(Lacto Vegetarian) or Egg Albumin(Ovo Vegetarian).Harper's "Essential Amino Acid" imbalance will also be there,if One takes vegetables alone without Milk or Egg.

Answer 13

I heart pancakes deserves the best vote. It's a myth that Americans need as much protein as we're told. The WHO recommends half of what we are told we need, and other first world nations do fine with it. Trust the World Health Organization more than you do the RDA and the meat lobbyists in Washington DC, such as ConAgra. Their money, not your health, is their primary concern.

Answer 14

How about a protien shake.

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Answer 15

Yes there is many foods.....

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)

Hope I Help <3.

Good Luck!