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writes:I'm a strict vegetarian (been brought up this way) so I don't eat fish, eggs or anything animal based. Anyways I really really need protein in my diet! But I can't think of what foods to have as I'm really limited for choice... I can have dairy but I know you get protein mainly from meat and fish.... any ideas!? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 April 2011): Nuts and seeds.
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (18 April 2011):
 You're not a vegetarian, you are a vegan. Vegetarians eat eggs. Vegans don't. But it appears you are in a mixture here, why aren't eggs allowed while milk and other diary products are? Doesn't make sense.
Eggs aren't with a chicken inside. Unless the chicken has had "intercourse" in a lack of the proper word, the egg does not have a chicken in it. So there's no animal being eaten if you eat eggs!
But eggs do contain lots of protein!
Reconsider why you eat what you eat. Either you are vegetarian (eggs and diary allowed) or you are a vegan (no eggs, and NO diary products either).
In either case, like already said, soya is your way to go. Tofu is made out of soya beans just to let you know. Beans in general will be good for you too, and eat lots of pills to help you get all the nutrients you need! Better yet ask your doctor about this, or your parents as they should know since they brought you up this way.
Just realize that you need to be careful with your health being a vegetarian or vegan. Humans were meant to eat meat, when you cut it out you need additional resources of nutrition, such as being careful that you get enough protein and iron, either through a specific foods, or through pills.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 April 2011): There are supplements you can take. I'm also a vegetarian and i know that you're supposed to take your vitamins etc... i'm pretty bad at that actually.
Maybe speak to a chemist or doctor.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 April 2011): There are supplements you can take. I'm also a vegetarian and i know that you're supposed to take your vitamins etc... i'm pretty bad at that actually.
Maybe speak to a chemist or doctor.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 April 2011): Lots of milk and cheese, soya, tofu. Also have a look into protein shakes. You know the type body builders use? I personally use a type which is mainly dried milk and egg protein. Don't worry it won't build muscle or anything like that, it's pretty much just pure protein and it's a good source of all essential proteins.
Oh and don't worry about having too much protein, your body excretes it with little fuss, there are no negative side effects nor can you have too much.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 April 2011): If you don't eat anything animal based try soy milk. It's made with soy beans and has a lot of protein. Drink the Silk soy milk its the only good kind. I would research it like on google or something. Hope this helps
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reader, BettyBoup  +, writes (18 April 2011):
 Ok dairy is a good one. Things like yogurt, milk, cheese all have lots of protein. Also pulses and legumes contain good levels of protein, so things like lentils, beans and chickpeas. You can cook these in stews and casseroles, currys, dahls, soups etc. You can also make or buy bean burgers or patties.
Nuts are another good source. A nut cutlet or nut roast is a good, healthy and tasty veggie dish.
Meat replacements like tofu, soya and quorn all contain protein.
Finally some grains and veggies contain protein as well as carbs, such as quinoa, buckwheat, spinach, brussles sprouts, and many more.
Find yourself a veggie cook book for some ideas, and if you're not sure, check the lables of foods to see the protein levels. Try to mix up your sources of protein as well. Don't just stick to cheese for example. Have a little bit of a few things a day. Like a quorn sausage, lentil and mixed veggie casserole for exaple, with a glass of milk.
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reader, pinktopaz +, writes (18 April 2011):
Tofu and beans.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 April 2011): Lentils!!! I was vegan for a bit and I got lots of protein from them.
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reader, Hugh.J +, writes (18 April 2011):
 Soya protein? I think most pulses contain protein, but watch what company you are in because you will fart like a vegetarian!
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