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| Jul 18 2008 17:43 | ||
What foods do you know of that are high in protein for vegetarians? Thanks! |
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| #1 | Jul 18 2008 17:49 | |
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Nuts, beans, or anything made with soy protein. Boca burgers are really tastey if you like or used to like hamburgers, you might like them. I am not a vegetarian, but I like some of the stuff they eat. |
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| #2 | Jul 18 2008 20:17 | |
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From http://www.happycow.net/vegetarian_protein.html "Rich sources of non-animal protein include legumes, nuts, seeds, yeast, and freshwater algae. Although food yeasts ("nutritional yeast" and "brewer’s yeast") do not lend themselves to forming the center of one's diet, they are extremely nutritious additions to most menus (in soups, gravies, breads, casseroles, and dips). Most yeasts get about 50 percent of their calories from protein. Here are some examples of vegetarian foods with high sources of plant protein: PROTEIN IN LEGUMES: Garbanzo beans, Kidney beans, Lentils, Lima beans, Navy beans, Soybeans, Split peas PROTEIN IN GRAINS: Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice VEGETABLE PROTEIN: Artichokes, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green peas, Green pepper, Kale, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard green, Onions, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip greens, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini PROTEIN IN FRUITS: Apple, Banana, Cantaloupe, Grape, Grapefruit, Honeydew melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Strawberry, Tangerine, Watermelon
PROTEIN IN NUTS AND SEEDS: Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black) One excellent ingredient to look for is hemp seed protein. Hemp seed is an nutritious dietary source of easily digestible gluten-free protein. It provides a well-balanced array of all the amino acids, including 34.6 grams of protein for each 100 grams. The fatty acid profile of the hemp seed is extremely beneficial, containing omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in a virtually ideal ratio. Other beneficial aspects of hemp seed include a strongly favorable unsaturated-to-saturated fat ratio; a high content of antioxidants; and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Additionally, super green foods provide an excellent source of protein (70% in some cases)." |
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| #3 | Jul 18 2008 23:38 | |
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I take it you're not vegan, so I'm going to throw GREEK YOGURT out there :) Mixed with a little honey or some fruit, it's absolutely delicious! And 17g of protein per 130 calorie serving (the 2% kind). Try it! |
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| #4 | Jul 19 2008 05:15 | |
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Thanks everyone for the great information! |
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| #5 | Jul 19 2008 16:21 | |
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The Protein Trio-Tofu, Tempeh, and Seitan (TVP, too!)
Legumes
Nuts and Seeds
Those are common ones. Whole-Grains and some vegetables are also good sources of protein. |
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| #6 | Jul 20 2008 18:53 | |
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quinoa is, if I recall correctly, the highest protein grain. I didn't see it specifically mentioned. |
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