Protein????

Question

I need to eat more protein, but i dont eat meat. I do eat peanut and almond butter, but not enough. What are some foods that are high in protein?
If you know exactly which ones and how much that would be even better. If not, it still helps.

Answer 1

I'm guessing you have no idea how much protein you need and are giving in to the myth that vegetarians don't get enough. Hell, vegans get enough protein with a normal diet. If you're eating dairy and eggs, I don't know what you're worrying about.

Answer 2

Even a cup (8ounces) of orange juice has two grams of protein and since a nice healthy veggie body fully digests it's protein, as opposed to an unheathy meat eatters body accustomed to being dumped upon with excesive amounts of protein everyday, you don't need more than 10-20 grams of protein a day.

So really protein is not much of an issue, it's in most plant foods and if you're eatting a balanced diet, the protein is there. I don't even think about protein. I eat a handfull of seeds and nuts. I eat zero bean sourced foods except some peanut butter candy.

I'm a muscular, athletic male. Not that I need to say that out of ego gratification but it nullifies the rediculous claims of protein malnutrition in the vegan diet ect.

Answer 3

Vegetarian sources of protein include soybeans and soy products (tofu, edemame, tempeh, tvp, meat analogs,) beans and other legumes (lentils, peas, peanuts, chickpeas,) whole grains (quinoa is a good source because it's also high in calcium and iron,) nuts and seeds, fruits and veggies, mushrooms and eggs and dairy products. If you're consuming enough calories and eating a balanced, varied diet you're likely getting enough. Try reading the labels on the foods you eat and keep track - you might be surprised.

Answer 4

Eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods, and you will most likely be fine. While nuts are high in protein, they are also high in fat, so be careful about relying on them for protein. Tofu, tempeh, seitan, and quinoa (a South American grain) are good sources of protein.

But really, even vegans get too much protein.

Answer 5

Every living thing is made from protein.

Humans do not need to consume very much protein at all.
The only way to avoid protein is to stop eating -- or eat exclusively junk foods, but hey, lots of people do that already and are still alive. Not healthy, but alive, so there must be protein in junk (some) foods too.

Amino acids are what we humans use to make most of our proteins. We form proteins from amino acids. Those that we do not make ourselves, are easy to find elsewhere, which is the very reason we do not make them ourselves. Also, when we consume whole proteins, we break them down into amino acids and store them in order to reform them into proteins as needed (a much more wasteful process and energy consuming than focusing on amino acid consumption). Fruits are very high in amino acids by-the-way.

There is a list of high-protein foods here:
Also see the foods high in amino acids:
http://www.bestbread.ca/QUICK_-_REFERENCE_NUTRITION_CHART.pdf

Answer 6

hummus, peanuts, almonds, almond milk, protein shakes, eggs, (if you eat eggs) uhhh veggie dogs, veggie burgers, tofu, cashew butter, cashews etc.





hope this helps

Answer 7

As long as you are not on a diet of root beer and french fries, don't worry about protein. Protein is a word the meat and dairy industries have blown way out of proportion, Worry about Iron, and vitamin b12. That's all.

Answer 8

Eat more peanut and almond butter. At least a pound of each ought to do it.

Answer 9

Rice and beans eaten together is a complete protein. Look to increase your bean and legume intake..........

Answer 10

tofu