How to get protein without eating meat?

It is great that you are experimenting with your diet and it seems like you are searching for the right foods for you which is fantastic. As for vegetarian protein here are some options:

1) Beans: I would give them a try. It is a very healthy staple as a vegetarian. There are so many varieties that vary so much in taste.

2) Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black)

3) Grains: Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Quinoa (very high source), Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice

4) Soy: Tofu, Edamame

I am not sure if you cook but if so here is a great sight for high protein recipes:

http://www.101cookbooks.com/high_protein_recipes/

If you want quick easy meals: Amy's veggie burgers are pretty good, you can add veggies to your sandwich or crumble it over salad, I don't know if a store near you sells Sunshine burgers but they are amazing too! My staple lunch/dinner is tortillas with veggies, nuts/seeds, beans/tofu and some spread/sauce (olive oil, pesto, hummus, avocado etc). I either make it into a burrito/wrap or use the tortilla as a pizza crust. Hope this helps!

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Well, you don't want to eat too much cheese, as it's high in fat. Stick to low-fat dairy (no more than 3 servings a day, probably) and switch to whole wheat pasta for a protein boost. Be sure you're eating lots of legumes, too! Starchy vegetables like potatoes have protein, as do some kinds of squash.

Every food you eat has protein in it. Most Americans get 2 to 3 times as much as they should. Veggies, beans, fruits, pasta, bread, soy, seeds, nuts - all have protein (take a look at the nutrition information on foods - you'll see.)

Nuts are great and give beans a chance. Tossing a handful of lentils into pasta sauce gives it a meaty texture and if sauteed will take on the flavor of whatever you are cooking it in.

Protein is in everything, so you only need to worry if you are anorexic.

Just concentrate on eating mostly whole foods. Veggies and fruits and grains. If you love pasta, try switching to whole wheat. Much better for you :)

Dude! you need to get a vegetarian cookbook. Pasta is good for you as long as you use whole wheat pasta.

The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook by Judy Krizmanic

Vegetarian Nutrition for Teenagers

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/teennutrition.htm

Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vegetarian-diet/H...

everything has some sources of protein in it except for oils, but nuts, tofu, and chick peas are a good source. You can add chick peas to your salads or make some hummas. With tofu you can use that as a substitute for meat any almost any meal.

Not sure what all you like but http://www.vegetariantimes.com/ is a great source to get some free recipes. you can also sign up for their free news letter with recipes in it

It will be really beneficial to you if you eat beans. Lots of protein and fiber.

1)Dairy products

2)Nuts

3)Some cereals (Special K protein)

4)some veges (Quorn, peas, corn, half cooked broccoli, Collard greens, Kale Mustard greens, Turnip greens)

5)some fruits

6) eggs - big time protein

7)beans -any kind

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Hope this helps. :)

quinoa is complete protein

beans can make you bloated and gassy if you eat too much so start off by half a cup a day