I want to become a vegetarian, and I want to know about some high protein foods to eat instead of meat...?

Question

I really want to become a vegitarian, (I could NEVER become a vegan, I love milk, and my mom would freak (she's a cook), so I need some ideas about how to get started, some websites or any recipie/protien ideas. Any answers would be appreciated! (sry, excuse the spelling errors!)

Answer 1

beans, nuts, seeds, soy, etc, are full of protien. but watch your b12 level. that's the main thing. protien is in a lot of things but b12 is only found in animal flesh. i suggest dropping milk. go to milksucks.com and read the facts about milk that are harmful to you. also, peta2.com has some good facts. check out the srouce links.



i support you!!!!!

Answer 2

I agree with the answer from 'Mills'. Many vegetarians do a big mistake of completely depending on milk and soy products. Consuming too much of those is not good at all. Basing a vegetarian diet completely on milk, Cheese (that too in-organic) and tofu(which is from GMO soy) is a complete disaster. That is the main reason for "vegetarianism is a bad diet" taboo. Variety of beans, legumes, lenthils, nuts, seeds(pumpkin, sunflower etc. you can add them to salads) and quinoa are best sources for protein. You can find a lot of recipies with these ingredients on the internet. And you really don't need to load yourself up with protein all the time with every meal. Lots of essential nutrients come from whole grains, fresh veggies and good fats like nuts, coconut, avacado and flax. Bottom line, make it a diet balanced: - whole grains - wholesome veggies(all colors, especially dark greens), - some protein (not necessary to get too obsessed with it), - good fats - frutis. If you want to include eggs in your diet, I suggest cage free eggs. Unless you are looking to literally substitute meat with a meat-like product, I suggest you rather stay away from all those artificial meats. Anything artificial is not good for our bodies...our bodies are not designed for chemicals and synthetic foods. Staying close to organic and nature is always healthy.

Answer 3

Beans,whole grain breads,rice,peanut butter,nuts,soy stuff



MYTH: "Vegetarians get little protein."



FACT: Plant foods offer abundant protein. Vegetables are around 23% protein on average, beans 28%, grains 13%, and even fruit has 5.5%. For comparison, human breast milk is only 5% (designed for the time in our lives when our protein needs are as high as they'll ever be). The US Recommended Daily Allowance is 8%, and the World Health Organization recommends 4.5%.



MYTH: "Beans are a good source of protein."



FACT: There is no such thing as a special "source of protein" because all foods -- even plants -- have plentiful protein. You might as well say "Food is a good source of protein". In any event, beans (28%) don't average much more protein per calorie than common vegetables (23%).

Answer 4

The first thing you should do is to talk to your doctor and not your web search engine!



There are no strict rules as to what food types you should eat and what types to avoid, so you would be a "VEGETARIAN."



Your choosing a Vegetarian diet for health reasons or you would like to avoid a diet containing meats!



It is always an option, to abstain from eating RED meats.



Fish is very good for you (contains Omega Fatty Acids).



In any case, you don't need to avoid Milk or Milk products!



Ask your mother for meatless recipes or vegetable casseroles or dream-up some of your own!

Answer 5

There is plenty of protein from lots of places besides meat. If you still eat dairy then Yogurt and cheese provide alot (you have to become educated on vegetarian friendly brands though because many brands contain non-vegetarian ingredients like gelatin and animal rennet).



Other great sources include whole grains, beans, nuts. There is even protein in veggies.

Answer 6

Read Mad Cowboy and Slaughterhouse. Then strive to at least buy/eat organic foods - perhaps you can make the transition at some point. Organic Valley has awesome tasting milk (from cows) and it's not "factory farmed." Stoneyfield has great organic yogurt, I like the vanilla best mixed with some fresh fruit of your choice. Sometimes I have chicken or fish and an organic egg. Overall, my cholesterol has dropped 30 points and I'm happier knowing I'm not supporting factory farming.

Answer 7

I am not a vegetarian, but some good protein foods are milk, cheese, nuts, eggs, and protein powder (from GNC for example).

Answer 8

All Dairy products, peanuts, beans (soy is a big one), and there are many vegetarian supplementary foods like boca burger and california veggie burgers *my all-time favorite

Answer 9

tofu probably has the most amount of protein in it. If you are not a strict vegetarian, then fish and eggs are good as well( many of my vegetarian friends eat those). good luck!

Answer 10

i was vegetarian for a few years... you'd be surprised how easy it is! eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, soy, nuts... i was even shocked to find i don't mind tofu. i also found vegetarian pepperoni (excellent) and most places you eat out ot will have vegetarian alternatives. BOCA BURGERS are DELICIOUS! red robbin has them... good luck

Answer 11

Beans, chickpeas and soy products are all really good. Don't be turned off immediately by tofu, many people are. There are loads of recipes out there that are really good.

Answer 12

try www.WebMD.com they always have articles and other links that might help. I hear that nuts and beans are high in protein.

Answer 13

Try the link below;

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/

If you get on their e-mail list they will send you monthly recipes, and their magazine is great.