Vegetarian seeking protein low in fat and calories!?

Question

Peanut butter just isn't cutting it--way too many calories! Any suggestions to get my protein in? Are there such things as protein supplements?

Answer 1

Rice protein is not too high calorie. Light soy milk, Some protein bars have around 170 calories.

Answer 2

You actually need very little protein in your diet. About one tablespoon of peanut butter or one glass of 2% milk per day is the entire recommended daily allowance. All those meat eaters don't realize they're eating about ten times the protein they actually need. The excess can cause kidney stones and in women can even leech the calcium from the bones.

However, if you're getting bored with the PB&J's remember that when certain legumes such as beans and lentils are combined with rice, they convert to protein. Rice and beans are the staple of a successful, low calorie, low fat vegetarian diet. And of course, there is soy protein. A garden burger, soy dog, or any other product made with ample soy is the perfect way to get protein.

Answer 3

This would be beans and bean derived foods like tofu, tempeh, all the soy based luncheon meats, sunflower seeds. Peanut butter is nutritious but it's not the best source of protein for a vegan. There certainly are such things as protein supplements, too, but most of them taste pretty chalky or worse. Don't you have a natural food store where you live? They should have a variety of foods for you to choose from. There is even soy based cheese available. We prefer Tofutti brand.

Answer 4

Try soy protein-comes in different products or produce-fresh dairy area-tofu, silk and 8 soy milk.
soy protein bars

Answer 5

Whole grains, beans are very good sources and almost everything else has protein in it as well. It's almost impossible not to get enough.

Answer 6

You are almost certainly getting enough protein.

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Answer 7

yes, there are protein tablets and powders from veg sourses that work very well, many health food drink stores should sell you some

Answer 8

I enjoy garbanzo beans, in salads, Mixed with cooked vegetables, Lentels are good too, in soups or with vegetables.

Answer 9

Eat beans and nuts! Soy beans, almonds, etc.

Answer 10

Beans,egg whites,nonfat dairy and quinoa.