Protein for a vegetarian diet?

Question

Hooray for baked beans!

Answer 1

Also nuts,lentils and seeds.And of course Tofu (any soya product for that matter including soya milk) and the wide range of meat substitutes.

As you are vegetarian not vegan you can also get protein from cheese and eggs.

Answer 2

MYTH: "Vegetarians get little protein."

FACT: Plant foods offer abundant protein. Vegetables are around 23% protein on average, beans 28%, grains 13%, and even fruit has 5.5%. For comparison, human breast milk is only 5% (designed for the time in our lives when our protein needs are as high as they'll ever be). The US Recommended Daily Allowance is 8%, and the World Health Organization recommends 4.5%.

MYTH: "Beans are a good source of protein."

FACT: There is no such thing as a special "source of protein" because all foods -- even plants -- have plentiful protein. You might as well say "Food is a good source of protein". In any event, beans (28%) don't average much more protein per calorie than common vegetables (23%).

Answer 3

Dear, you can buy plain soya flour to make some lovely soy milk that will add LOTS of protein to any drink you would like to make. You bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 cup soy flour for a creamy and rich soy milk consistency. Bring the mixture to a low simmer for 15 minutes. Stir often so the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom of the saucepan. When the soy milk is finished simmering for 15 minutes, remove from heat, pour into a strong pitcher...a tempered glass one or a very strong plastic one will do. Cool the soy milk. You now have a wonderful milk with LOTS of complete protein (all the amino acids we humans need!) to make into your own drinks.

I keep plenty of this soy milk handy. In the morning, I blend 1/4 cup of this milk with 1 banana and 1/2 cup high pulp orange juice...voila! This makes a delicious breakfast drink for really ANY time of the day when your energy is flagging.

You can also blend 1/2 cup soy milk with 1 teaspoon plain, unsweetened cocoa and a few drops of mint extract, ice and Splenda to taste for a wonderful mint chocolate chip drink...yummy!

Try adding some strong coffee to your 1/2 cup soymilk, Splenda to taste and ice for a wonderful frappucino...don't forget to sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on the top!

Happy protein drinks, dear!

Answer 4

Most foods contain at least some protein. Good sources of protein for vegetarians include nuts and seeds, pulses, soya products (tofu, soya milk and textured soya protein such as soya mince), cereals (wheat, oats, and rice), free-range eggs and some dairy products (milk, cheese and yogurt).

Answer 5

that whole protein thing is just myth. u get enough protein as it is. I'm vegan and dont take extra care to get protein. actually America eats too much protein, that's why they are obese. only about 5-10 % of your calories a day need to come from protein, which is so easy to do.

Answer 6

I have been a vegetarian for about 2 years, but for protein try peanut butter, and go to a local store, or market and buy frozen pre-paceged food called Boca, Quron or Morning star foods. You can also try protein bars.

Answer 7

there is a very good brand of vegan/veggie food called morningstar. they have sausage that is amazing and they also have delicious chicken pattys and tenders. dont get that confused with chicken strips though, theyre discusting.
the only problem is that their a little expensive.
im a vegan myself and i find them ten times better than tofu.
to me tofu is discusting, so dont ever let anyone convince you that tofu is the only way vegans/vegetarians can get protein!

Answer 8

Here is (hopefully) everything you could want to know about having all the protein you need in a vegetarian/vegan diet.

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-GXLd3H0hc6klMFe3HeGqSDn7SVlgijZ53gHnrrlGNoFgNut5?p=12

Thanks
:)

Answer 9

As a long time lover of vegetarian foods I have always fully embraced the findings of eminent scientists, dieticians and chefs, that they can be adequately supplemented with the proteins derived from meat.

Answer 10

Whole grains (quinoa, whole wheat bread and pasta) are excellent sources. So are nuts and beans.