Advice on Vegetarian Diet.

[Sweetberry]

Hey guys, I'm new here and I was looking for advice on a vegetarian diet. I'm not vegetarian per se, but my parents don't really bring meat into the house often, so I wanted to know what vegetarian foods are high in protein. Some stuff I do eat is eggs, oatmeal, walnuts and almonds, lentil, kidney beans or chickpeas, and cottage cheese. Do you guys recommend any other foods that are high in protein?

P.S. - Yes, I also do add carbs and fat to my diet, I just wanted to know some other foods that are high in protein. Thank you in advance.

[BabyJan3]

I'd like to know this too. (: I don't know much about nutrition but i am learning. I don't eat meat very much these days either.

Is tofu good? I have tried it a few times and it tastes okay, but is it actually healthy like I've heard?

Sweetberry - i know that peanut butter is good but it's not a food you'd want to eat alone, so my advice is useless bwahha

[furiana]

Well, peanut butter is good on bananas! It's also pretty good on celery and on apples.

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Other high-protein veggie foods:
* Do you eat dairy other than cottage cheese? If so, then there's all kinds of cheeses! Brie, cheddar, havarti...

* Tofu is an *excellent* source of protein, as are...

* Soy milk and...

* Edamame (green soy beans) - people LOVE these!

* Dried soy beans

* Beans (pinto, black, red, adzuki...)

* Peas

* Cashews, brazil nuts, pecans...

* Lentils

* Peanut butter, almond butter...

* Meat substitutes designed for vegetarians, but don't expect them to taste just like hamburger


And tasty foods to make out of them:
* Dahl

* I personally like tofu best in miso soup, or stir-fried with vegetables and some kind of sauce. However, there are LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of recipes!

* Minestrone soup

* Vegetarian chili

* Burritos made with any kind of beans, often black or pinto.

* Or you could add refried beans to nachos

* Hummus

* All kinds of bean soups for the crockpot, microwave, or stovetop


Of course, all kinds of fish are also good! Tuna steaks, halibut, trout, marlin, mahi-mahi... crab... scallops with a little basil... I mention these because neither of you sound like strict vegetarians, and seafood is healthy. (And it tastes soooo goooood...)

[BabyJan3]

why thank you

[Gracehbd]

Buy tinned tuna! And more, and more, and more...

Some of the things mentioned above can provide a little protein, but no where near enough. You need lean meat or fish in your diet if atall possible. Also, protein powder is super useful for getting protein in.

[ElvisC]

Originally Posted by Gracehbd

Buy tinned tuna! And more, and more, and more...

Some of the things mentioned above can provide a little protein, but no where near enough. You need lean meat or fish in your diet if atall possible. Also, protein powder is super useful for getting protein in.

um pretend im a chick.

I love canned tuna but i would recommend canned Salmon. I love it

or

My girlfriend got me hooked on Fat free Cream Cheese + Canned Tuna. Tastes.... Amazing!

[fitperformance2]

Are you looking to do a competition diet based on vegetarian sources?

For me, it was very difficult to get my protein #s up and keep the carb #s down. I did my 1st comp vegetarian and it was really tough to hit the macros. I am now eating fish and turkey for low carb, low fat protein sources. I will be interested in hearing if you are doing a comp diet and how it goes....

Protein Powder (approx 25g Pro per scoop) and Non Fat Greek Yogurt (approx 20g per cup). Lots of Cottage Cheese (24g per cup).

[RDFinders]

vegetarian for six years. have done two shows without any issues of getting enough protein in. seitan and analogs are good. i make my own seitan and that helps with not relying on analogs are great deal. didn't have a problem with cutting the carbs in the diet.

i don't know why there are people who believe that you must absolutely have animal flesh in your diet in order to get enough protein in the diet. we overconsume protein as it is....none one is going to be protein deficienct being a vegetarian or vegan.

[PumpedUp Paula]

Originally Posted by RDFinders

vegetarian for six years. have done two shows without any issues of getting enough protein in. seitan and analogs are good. i make my own seitan and that helps with not relying on analogs are great deal. didn't have a problem with cutting the carbs in the diet.

i don't know why there are people who believe that you must absolutely have animal flesh in your diet in order to get enough protein in the diet. we overconsume protein as it is....none one is going to be protein deficienct being a vegetarian or vegan.

That is great that you have not had any issues and that you reached your goals! If you dont mind me asking, what do you usually place??

[Sweetberry]

Wow that really helps a lot actually, thank you so much for all your replies! In response to fitperformance2, no, I'm not doing a competition diet, it's just for myself to try to eat healthier and lose a couple of pounds. Thank you once again for your replies!

[furiana]

No problem, you two. Just remember to post any really good recipes you find! I'm always looking for new ones, and I know I'm not alone.

[RDFinders]

Originally Posted by PumpedUp Paula

That is great that you have not had any issues and that you reached your goals! If you dont mind me asking, what do you usually place??

my first show I came in seventh. my second show i came in second. only have only been doing this for two years myself. been working with others since the late 90s.

[MamaPyratekk]

Also try checking out www.veganbodybuilding.com and www.veganathlete.com

Even though you aren't vegan both of those sites have a wealth of info!

[veganmuscle_]

Originally Posted by Gracehbd

Buy tinned tuna!

Vegetarians don't eat fish and they never have. Many things have changed since The Vegetarian Society was founded in 1847 but two important definitions haven?t:

VEGETARIAN = someone who doesn't eat animals
FISH =cold-blooded, water-dwelling animal

[veganmuscle_]

Originally Posted by Sweetberry

I just wanted to know some other foods that are high in protein. Thank you in advance.

Protein content of vegan food in 100 grams:

- Soy Protein Isolate natural = 90 grams
- Soy Protein Isolate Flavored = 85 grams
- Pea Protein = 85 grams
- Rice Protein = 76 grams
- Soy-granules = 51 grams
- Brewer's yeast = 48 grams
- Veggie sausages = 27.5 grams
- Peanuts natural = 26 grams
- Sunflower seeds = 24 grams
- almonds = 21 grams
- Pistachios = 21 grams
- Tofu "Sesame / almond" = 19 grams
- Tempeh = 19 grams
- Hazelnut = 15 grams
- Walnut = 15 grams
- Brazil Nuts = 14 grams
- Natural Tofu = 13.5 grams
- Oatmeal = 12.5 grams
- Noodles = 12 grams
- Bread = 10 grams
- Kidney beans cooked = 8 grams
- Rice = 8 grams
- Peas cooked = 5 grams
- Apricots, dried = 5 grams
- Brussels sprouts = 3.5 grams
- Soymilk = 3.3 grams
- Broccoli = 2.8 grams
- Mushrooms = 2.5 grams
- Cauliflower = 2.4 grams
- Baked potato = 2 grams protein

[Sweetberry]

Originally Posted by veganmuscle_

Vegetarians don't eat fish and they never have. Many things have changed since The Vegetarian Society was founded in 1847 but two important definitions haven?t:

VEGETARIAN = someone who doesn't eat animals
FISH =cold-blooded, water-dwelling animal

lol yea, vegetarians don't really don't eat fish much ha, I'm just not a strict vegan type.

Originally Posted by veganmuscle_

Protein content of vegan food in 100 grams:

- Soy Protein Isolate natural = 90 grams
- Soy Protein Isolate Flavored = 85 grams
- Pea Protein = 85 grams
- Rice Protein = 76 grams
- Soy-granules = 51 grams
- Brewer's yeast = 48 grams
- Veggie sausages = 27.5 grams
- Peanuts natural = 26 grams
- Sunflower seeds = 24 grams
- almonds = 21 grams
- Pistachios = 21 grams
- Tofu "Sesame / almond" = 19 grams
- Tempeh = 19 grams
- Hazelnut = 15 grams
- Walnut = 15 grams
- Brazil Nuts = 14 grams
- Natural Tofu = 13.5 grams
- Oatmeal = 12.5 grams
- Noodles = 12 grams
- Bread = 10 grams
- Kidney beans cooked = 8 grams
- Rice = 8 grams
- Peas cooked = 5 grams
- Apricots, dried = 5 grams
- Brussels sprouts = 3.5 grams
- Soymilk = 3.3 grams
- Broccoli = 2.8 grams
- Mushrooms = 2.5 grams
- Cauliflower = 2.4 grams
- Baked potato = 2 grams protein

That was extremely insightful, I appreciate the response. Thank you.

[veganmuscle_]

Originally Posted by Sweetberry

lol yea, vegetarians don't really don't eat fish much ha, I'm just not a strict vegan type.




That was extremely insightful, I appreciate the response. Thank you.

You're welcome.

It's very easy to get enough good quality protein, even as a vegan!
Get some selfmade high protein vegan snacks, like high protein cookies.

Natural organic Peanutbutter, vegan protein powder, oatmeal, almonds, little agave syrup mix, coated with thin black chocolate.

Great stuff 30-50 grams protein a bar.

[beardymcbeard]

Originally Posted by RDFinders

vegetarian for six years. have done two shows without any issues of getting enough protein in. seitan and analogs are good. i make my own seitan and that helps with not relying on analogs are great deal. didn't have a problem with cutting the carbs in the diet.

i don't know why there are people who believe that you must absolutely have animal flesh in your diet in order to get enough protein in the diet. we overconsume protein as it is....none one is going to be protein deficienct being a vegetarian or vegan.

Yeah I don't understand that either. It's become so standard, people don't even think about where their meat comes from.

[Gracehbd]

Originally Posted by veganmuscle_

Vegetarians don't eat fish and they never have. Many things have changed since The Vegetarian Society was founded in 1847 but two important definitions haven?t:

VEGETARIAN = someone who doesn't eat animals
FISH =cold-blooded, water-dwelling animal

Yes, but she's not actually vegatarian, just doesn't have access to much meat.

[sweet.sarah]

I was gonna say Tempeh but veganmuscle covered it all. It was a very good post.

Good Year!

[beby24]

Can anyone post a sample vegetarian diet.
I am trying to help my mother in-law and need some ideas to help her with a diet.

Does one have to have the same recommended protein for someone like her that really doesn't lift weights at the moment. She wants to start with walking and dieting.

Thanks

[Swarovski]

thanks so much for this topic! Especially veganmuscle, I've saved it on my iPhone for the next time i go to the supermarket

[beby24]

[QUOTE=veganmuscle_;264351711]Protein content of vegan food in 100 grams:

- Soy Protein Isolate natural = 90 grams
- Soy Protein Isolate Flavored = 85 grams
- Pea Protein = 85 grams
- Rice Protein = 76 grams


What are these? Are these types of protein?

[LibLob]

Quinoa! Quinoa!

6 grams protein for 1/4 cup measured dry.

Best grain ever... just remember to give it a rinse... there is a natural coating on it that needs a a washoff.

[dude57]

Bodybuilding.com has started bodygroups.
Join this great new group for people that want to be veggie and fit!

http://groups.bodybuilding.com/veggies_united

We can support each other along the way with recipes, veg supplements, resources, and more.