Question:
Any one vegetarian out there? What do you do for protein?
can eat but don't care for meats or fish. can't stand protien drinks. 5 months out and 60 lbs down. feel great but running out of options. any other veggies out there? janis the va. girl — janis T. (posted on April 19, 2001)
April 19, 2001
There are a few things you can do to get in your protein without protein
drinks. Here is a web site that might help in your search for simple
answers http://www.geocities.com/nutriflip/veg_diet.htm another suggestion
is to get a small book that is a protein counter and the other suggestion I
have would be to get some Brewers Yeast because it is a very good source of
Protein. I hope this helps.
— BOK
April 19, 2001
I used to be a Vegetarian for about 5 years. When I was one, I had
peanuts, as in
peanut butter! Lots of PB and J's. One way to add protein to something
that normally
doesn't have protein in it such as broccolli, and carrots, etc.. Stir-fry
veggies in a
lightly oiled wok, Peanut oiled that is. Just a tad though.
For tofu, add some soy sauce, to it for flavor. The tofu and soy sauce are
all sources of protein.
Tofu is an accuired taste. But it is like a sponge. It soaks up all that
it is cooked with, so if you
like garlic... have at it! Plus, tofu is easily digestable. For fake
meat... try Falafel. Very good veggie chili... with beans and 'soy meat'.
Falafel is a real good source of protein, and so are beans.
Kidney beans pack the most protein.. garbonzo beans have a high amount too.
For the sweet tooth, find a good recipie for peanut butter cookies.
Instead of using butter, use
applesauce. Getting a good diabetic cookbook would help too, for sugar
substitutes.
These are all questions that a good nutritionist could answer as well, I am
sure they would have more ideas. I hope these help.
— [Anonymous]
April 19, 2001
I am a vegetarian and get my protiens from beans (kidney beans, baked
beans, black beans, etc.), eggs, cottage cheese, low-fat cheeses like
ricotta an mozarella. Peanut Butter is a good source of protein, but
beware the fat content - same with the cheeses. Soy hot dogs and burgers
taste just like the real thing and offer great protein. Some vegetarians
(like myself - over 16 years a vegetarian now) supplement their proteins
poorly. They just simply cut out meats and live on carbohydrates,
vegetables and fruits. Some get protein from dairy like me and others cut
out dairy as well. I think that by having done this I have put my body in
a state of carbohydrate addiction which is a primary factor in my obesity.
After surgery, when I have only a pouch to fill, I plan on doing it the
right way - with lots of high protein foods like beans and cheeses. It
will take some getting used to, but with the WLS tool I hope it will be
easier. Good Luck!
— Laura B.
April 22, 2001
I am a vegetarian and get my protein from tofu, beans, cheese, eggbeaters,
soy burgers and chix nuggets, etc. Because I can't seem to eat enough from
foods to get my daily requirement, I do have one protein drink each day.
There are many recipes for entrees at Fatfree.com, the veggie website. I
suggest you check it out. Also, become creative! Add soy burgers to
stews, soups or pasta. Make a pate from soy hot dogs and serve with fat
free crackers. Make roll ups from pita bread by adding hummus and veggies.
Make mac and cheese with fat free cheese and cottage cheese. Good luck.
Hope I gave you some hints. Anne
— Anne W.
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