Protein for Veggies

Are you a vegetarian? Or maybe thinking about becoming a vegetarian and worried about how you will get protein into your diet without meat? After all protein is essential for our health. 

Well fear not! 

Believe it or not, there is plenty of non-meat foods that can introduce protein into your vegetarian diet so that you are not lacking in nutritional needs.

Vegetarians should always have as wide a variety of foods as possible to ensure they get enough protein in their diet. Here is a brief list of vegetarian foods that are a good source of protein:

Tofu

Quorn

Nuts

Lentils

Soy beans 

baked beans

Red kidney beans

Haricot beans

Chickpeas

Dairy products also contain protein. Here’s a short list of how you can get your daily dose of protein with dairy:

Cheese

Milk

Yogurt

Eggs (I don’t eat eggs but if you do then they are a great source of protein)

Dairy products are higher in calories than the vegan (non dairy) sources of protein so they should be eaten in moderation, particularly if you are trying to lose weight (or keep the same weight!). You can of course buy low fat varieties of cheese and drink semi-skimmed or even skimmed milk, low fat yogurts and spreads.

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Welcome to my food blog full of delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes; natural kitchen cupboard beauty treats and lifestyle tips on creating true wellbeing from the inside out. 

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When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. — Ayurvedic Proverb

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Ever since I have changed over to a diet based on Ayurvedic principles, my life has changed! I have felt more healthier, stronger and lighter. I have more energy and I know the food I am putting into my body is showing in the brightness of my skin and literally the spring in my step. I have grown up with Ayurveda but somewhere from my teens throughout my twenties I made bad choices that come with a hectic lifestyle; with grief; with toxic living. Since re-introducing Ayurvedic recipes into my diet I have felt so much better from inside. So in this blog you will hear me talk about foods and spices you can eat to heal and nourish your body from the inside out. I want this to be a two way conversation, so message me, leave a comment, join me on social media and lets stay connected. Namaste.