Vegetarian and need Protein

[jessprkle]

I'm vegetarian, and the only animal products I consume are dairy. I am looking for some creative vegie ways to get more protein. i already do beans, peanut butter, nuts, cottage cheese, yogurt, soy, cheese, hummus, and others along those lines. anyone have any suggestions for good sources of protein in order to build muscle mass w/o having to break personal values regarding consumption of animals?! thanks!

[hovz]

Originally Posted by jessprkle

I'm vegetarian, and the only animal products I consume are dairy. I am looking for some creative vegie ways to get more protein. i already do beans, peanut butter, nuts, cottage cheese, yogurt, soy, cheese, hummus, and others along those lines. anyone have any suggestions for good sources of protein in order to build muscle mass w/o having to break personal values regarding consumption of animals?! thanks!

what about just protein shakes or bars?

[HardKnockNES]

Whey Protein - nuff said.

[DelToro]

eggs

[geriatricmuscle]

Do a little research on incomplete protein sources. Many foods work well together to combine amino acid bases to arrive at complete proteins. Complete meaning they contain all essential amino acids. Some combinations I've learned about over the years are; refried pinto beans and corn tortillas, flourless breads and green leafy veggies and my favorate, wheat pastas and green leafy veggies.

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[husu]

Take a look at:

http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/vegetarian-bodybuilding.asp

http://bodybuilding.about.com/od/vegetarianbb/

[jessprkle]

Thanks, everyone! This is really helpful info, and I'm def going to check this stuff out and experiment with these new protein sources!!!

[liGymRatt]

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Older adults who follow a vegetarian eating plan have nutrition needs and concerns are similar to those of other mature adults and other vegetarians.
Older vegetarians need to pay special attention to two nutrients, vitamin D and vitamin B12. Many products, such as breakfast cereals and some dairy products are now fortified with vitamin D and vitamin B12.
Later in life, you are at greater risk for some health problems if you don’t get the variety of nutrients needed. Consult a registered dietitian to make sure you are getting all of the nutrition you need for a healthful lifestyle.

More than six million adults in the United States follow vegetarian eating plans.
Vegetarian meals can easily include all the nutrients you need for good nutrition. The key is to eat a variety of foods from the groups you choose.
Vegetarian eating plans offer health benefits, too. Vegetarian plans tend to result in lower rates of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Vegetarians also tend to have lower body mass indexes and cholesterol levels.
The four main types of vegetarian eating plans are:
Semi-vegetarian - those who follow a vegetarian eating plan but occasionally eat meat, fish or poultry
Lacto-ovo vegetarian - those who eat eggs and dairy products along with plant foods
Lacto-vegetarian - people who consume dairy products in addition to plant foods
Vegan - those who avoid eating all animal products.
If you are thinking about starting a vegetarian eating plan, talk to a dietetics professional who can help you devise an eating plan that is right for you.

Vegetarian eating continues to grow in popularity. The key to a healthy vegetarian eating plan is proper planning.
Vegetarians fall into two categories – those who eliminate all animal foods and those who eliminate select animal foods. While all vegetarians need to learn how to meet their nutrient needs, those who eliminate all animal foods need the greatest amount of planning.
The American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada agree that vegetarian eating plans are healthful, nutritionally adequate and provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Making a vegetarian eating plan work for you starts with knowing your nutritional needs and then selecting foods which meet those needs.
For help in developing an enjoyable and healthful vegetarian eating plan for the whole family, contact a dietetics professional.

Does vegetarian eating mean “low-fat” eating? Not necessarily.
If you follow a vegetarian eating plan, make sure to check food labels and ingredients for fat and calorie content. Many popular vegetarian foods can be high in fat, including textured soy patties, hot dogs, soy cheese and snack bars.
The popular vegetarian choice tofu may contain more fat than you’d think. Four ounces (about 1? cups) contain about 95 calories and 6 grams of fat, mostly from polyunsaturated fats.
No matter what type of eating plan you follow, pay close attention to labels and know how many calories you’re consuming.
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[DarkFlames]

I dunno how this might help you but here it goes: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4360853 drjoe knows his stuff

[WannaBbig!]

Definitely check out that thread ^^^^ loads of good information on there. How long have you been lacto-vegetarian for?