Protein?

Does anyone have any tips to get more protein in your diet? I am vegetarian and I’m not really a big fan of tofu or things that are marketed to look and taste like meat. I am looking to gain muscle and tone up and that requires a lot of protein intake. I do shakes during the day but find it hard to get a good amount of protein from my food.

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Maybe you should just find a way that you could enjoy tofu, it's such a convenient protein source and there are so many many many ways to cook it. Things like beans and lentils have protein but not nearly as much

Lentils and beans!

Quinoa, hemp seeds, and chickpeas are good for gaining

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I just discovered a pasta from Thrive Market thats 12g protein per 2oz! Its called radiatori, something like that. Its made of wheat and lupin (sp) beans. Also high in fiber!

So it's not a proven fact that you require huge amounts of protein . Intermittent fasting and a balanced diet is what I would recommend . Shakes are a great way of adding protein with chia seeds fruit almond milk . Try and stay away from anything highly processed , I personally go for more nuts , beans and pulses . 1 large well rounded meal covering all macros is all you need with full body workouts . If you train well and full body you can get results along side fasting with exercising twice a week ! Don't listen to non vegan ways of diet and training ! I am a PT and had to relearn all that I knew once becoming plant based ! You will be suprised how much protein you can get from raw foods too . Hope this helps and goodluck 💚

Also, just in case you haven't tried it...you can blend tofu with your favorite marinades to make creamy protein sauces to add to soups or on pastas or to dip fresh baked bread in. A good blender just might become your bestie!

@🌻Desy🌻 very confusing label, why are there two serving sizes? This is why in Europe we put per 100g 😂

Maybe 2oz just wasn't enough food 😆

I often blend beans (butter beans or cannellini beans), tofu or cashew nuts in a blender with other veg or ingredients to make my cooking sauces. They act as a thickener without changing the taste. Red lentils are also amazing at thickening curries etc. as they turn mushy. Although I like to still add whole beans and tofu to the meals as well because I enjoy them!

@Laura yes! Alla that! And tofu/cashew cheesecake!

Beans , lentils , nuts ,Protein bars , Alpro yogurts have good protein in x

Chia seeds, peas, quinoa, edamame beans, chickpeas, soy based foods like soy yogurt, hemp milk.

So many amazing suggestions here! On top of them all, I always have a protein shake because I’m breastfeeding and definitely not getting enough protein throughout the day. Huel and Free Soul are great options.