Other than from tofu or protein bars how can a vegetarian get enough protein in ones diet?

Answer 1

You can get tons of protein from eating rice, beans, or lentils. Get yourself a vegetarian cookbook - they're usually packed with great ideas on how to get more protein in your diet. However, getting enough protein shouldn't concern you if you have a varied diet - iron should (especially if you're a female). This is where a lot of vegetarians go wrong - too much focus on the wrong nutrients. You can get tons of iron from any dark green leafy veggies, though I'm partial to raw spinach in my salads.

Answer 2

Protein is in practically everything and protein deficiency is almost unheard of in the developed world. Vegetarians do not need protein bars or supplements (or tofu, for that matter) to get plenty. Eat a balanced diet including soybeans and soy products (there's more than just tofu - meat analogs and edemame, for example,) beans and other legumes (lentils, peas, peanuts, chickpeas,) nuts and seeds, whole grains (try quinoa - it's a complete protein and a good source of iron and calcium as well, ) fruits, veggies and even mushrooms. If you're eating eggs and dairy as well, you're likely getting more protein than your body can possibly use.

Answer 3

I am a former chef and because of my diabetic condition I am a part-time vegetarian, I use tofu and all the emntioned means of protein. plus I use TVP a by-product of tofu making process, alot of whole wheat and non-wheat based pastas, like rice and veggie.

I make alot of currys with an assortment of veg, lentils and other protein bases, but it is best to balance all your food supplements, just make sure to get as many different types in your diet to maintain your energy levels.

Answer 4

Well there is rice, beans, wheat, other grains, pasta, lentils, other soy products besides tofu, vitamins, and some other ways i just can't think of at the moment.

Answer 5

There's tempeh and seitan, not to mention analogues, but really, just eat a variety of healthy foods, and you should be FINE.

Answer 6

there`s RICE PROTEIN in Wholefoods FREE OF ALL THE POSSIBLE ALLERGENS, PESTESIDES, GERBESIDES...it`s is just super and absorbs like crazy...no matter how much of it you consume you won`t feel bloated...