Which vegan foods have protein in?

Question

I want lots of protein in my diet to lose more pounds and i'm vegan.

I exercise 5 times a week, i just read that a high protein diet low in fat is good to stay slim. Also i use barbell weights for worksouts so thought i need lots of protein in that. My bones click alot so maybe i do and calcium as well.

Answer 1

Nuts, lentils and any kind of beans have the most protein. Peas also have some protein. But many grains and other veggies have a small amount too, even if it's not complete protein.

Answer 2

Eating more protein does not make you loose bodyfat. Atkins was full of it. Maybe it makes your body think it is full because fat comes with the protein found in meat.

A vegan diet will not make you loose bodyfat also. You might feel full because it takes alot of fiber into account with whole grain foods (that are vegan/plant based foods).

You will need to take in less calories than what your body needs to survive in order to lose bodyfat. With that said, you will have to eat though so your calorie needs don't go into survival mode and your metabolism shuts down. Eat smaller portions of your vegan foods and decrease the time between meals. The usual standard of a small meal (1 hummus wrap with alot of salad fixins inside, and a drink) every 2-3 hours (so you get 5 to 6 minimeals a day). And make sure you have variety in your vegan foods. Keep in mind that you should have whole grains or legumes at each meal for the protein (which your body needs to replace that which you have used up or damaged for the day: proteins for muscle use (did you exercise today?), enzymes for daily maintenance, and the cells that were killed or beyond repair for the day). More important is the vitamins and minerals that are needed for maintence and to keep metabolic functions going (calcium for bone repair and loss, Vitamins A, D, E, and K for fat utilization/using fat for energy, etc.).

Answer 3

Tofu, tempeh (3 oz can have 20 grams or more), seitan, legumes, bean sprouts... whole grains have a lot of protein in them and are high in fiber, and no refined sugars, so they'd be good for weight loss as well. To some extent nuts are high in protein but they are very high in fat and calories as well and it might deter progress if you're trying to lose weight... I've never had a problem staying thin on a vegan diet however.

Answer 4

Green leafy vegetables ex. kale, spinach, and chard. Beans, grains and nuts. You can get some in spirulina but even though it has complete protein the body cannot easily digest it all. I believe for women we can only digest about 25 mg per hour of protein. Protein is hard on the digestive system and overrated. Whatever your body doesn't use will be dumped. So you can eat as much protein as you want but your body is not going to use it all. Weight lifting does help lose the fat. Use more free weights and drink more water.

Answer 5

If you're eating a varied, balanced vegan diet you already have lots of protein in your diet. Please don't fall for the Atkins crap about weight loss. High protein, low carb diets *may* work in the very short term, but they are not remotely healthy. Weight loss is a function of burning off more calories than you consume.

Anyway, you're getting protein in your diet from soybeans and soy foods (tofu, tempeh, tvp, edamame, fux meats,) beans and other legumes (lentils, peas, peanuts, chickpeas,) whole grains (quinoa is a complete protein and a good source of calcium and iron as well,) nuts and seeds, fruits and veggies (especially your dark green veggies,) and even mushrooms have protein.

Answer 6

Okay, protein is in EVERYTHING. Alright?

You want lots of protein? To lose weight?
To lose weight what you need to do is **exercise more**.

Why do people always think that food is the reason they have to much fat? Come on! It's lack of exercise and don't tell me different. Have you ever noticed that athletic people lack fat? Even if they eat a crap diet? Why is that? Metabolism! Exercise uses fat for energy -- it will disappear. Look around...oh, see that person running... go follow them... oh, look over there, there's someone on a racing bicycle, get on your bicycle and follow.

Answer 7

There is protein in most grown foods, but there is no complete protein in any one grown food. You need to combine foods in order to get a complete protein. For instance, legumes (beans, peanuts,) with grains (rice, wheat, corn) to get a complete protein. It doesn't have to be in the same meal, but should be within 12 hours so they enter the same amino acid pool in your body.

However, ingesting a lot of protein is not the way to lose weight. You need protein, yes, in reasonable amounts, but what you really need to do is cut fat (refined oil and foods high in natural oil)and sugar (refined sugar and foods high in natural sugar) from your diet. You will lose weight quickly, guaranteed, since those foods are the highest in calories per gram. Increase your fiber intake (filling but calorie-free), and drink lots of water. And increase the amount of exercise you get. It will work....proven.

Answer 8

soy beans are the best!!! try it n see the differences for one or two weeks later...some indians who r vegetarians consume soy-based products to redeem their protein needed in their diet. so,good luck! =D

Answer 9

La nuez es buena :-)

Answer 10

- whatever Dart said - wow...I've just printed it off to keep.