As a 'new' vegetarian, what are the best sources of protein, besides legumes?!
As a 'new' vegetarian, what are the best sources of protein, besides legumes?
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First of all, there is a difference between "vegetarian" and "vegan". Vegetarians, while they will not eat flesh from animals, will consume other animal byproducts. This includes just about everything in the dairy section of the grocery store. Milk, cheeses, and eggs are all good sources of proteins.
Peanut butter is also a good source of protein.
You can buy protein supplements at any pharmacy or health food store. You can buy pills you have to take daily, or powders you can mix with water or in your food, to increase the protein content in your meals to match the daily recommended amount.
Soy and nuts are good, too.
Tofu.
besides legumes you can go for soya products which is highly rich in proteins. These days vegetarian eggs are also available..milk and cheese all are rich sources. Even a w"winged bean" tubers can be considered a good alternative. they are just like potato but rich in proteins. Wishing you a happy and healthy meal
Soy bean (any form) and also mushrooms great substitute.
Also red kidney beans.
Whole grain foods, soya products, nuts
Quinoa - pronounced KEEN-wah. I basically just found out about this. I am not a vegetarian but am always looking for healthy food. Love rice & pasta - but...
On the box I purchased it says - Quinoa contains more high quality protein than any other grain, it stands alone as a complete protein grain, contains no gluten. Try it.
Plant protein is found (eg) in beans (esp. soy beans), lentils, nuts, Quorn and seeds.
For complete proteins, the best sources are food combining. Legumes (or beans) and grain are the most common, and you see examples of it all over the world, such as:
Peanut butter sandwich
Beans and rice (endless varieties fr diff cultures)
Corn tortilla with beans or bean burritos
Tofu dishes with rice or noodles
Hummus with pita
There are endless possibilities, and it doesn't have to be in the same dish. Having a salad with tofu or chickpeas (or a bean soup) accompanied by a slice of whole grain bread is quick and easy.
Adding nuts to dishes provides protein, as well as high quality fats and omega 3.s
tofu!!!!! any thing with soy.
Well, some people say, cheese and eggs. I eat cheese, eggs, nuts, broccoli, dark leafy greens, such as kale.
I also eat sprouted wheat bread.