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Vegetarian Protein Sources

Looking for vegetarian protein sources. As a vegetarian are you worried about getting enough protein in your diet?

What do vegetarians eat? What are some healthy food tips for vegetarians? Some of the best vegetarian recipes include Vegetarian Chili Recipes.

With these delicious recipes it is easy to follow healthy food tips and make sure you get the necessary protein sources needed for vegetarians.

Here are the best sources of protein for a vegetarian. Include them in your best vegetarian recipes.

FoodAmountProtein, grams
Lentils, cooked1 cup18
Black Beans, cooked1 cup15
Kidney Beans, cooked1 cup13
Pinto Beans, cooked1 cup12
Chick Peas, cooked1 cup12
Black Eyed Peas, cooked1 cup11
Quiona, cooked1 cup11
Tofu, firm4 ounces11
Peas, cooked1 cup9
Almonds, raw1/4 cup8
Pumpkin seeds1/4 cup7
Cashews, raw1/4 cup5
Almond Butter2 TB5
Brown Rice, cooked1 cup5
Asparagus, cooked1 cup5
Spinach, cooked1 cup5
Broccoli, cooked1 cup4
Potato, cooked6 ounces4
Sweet Potato, cookedMedium3
Tomatoes, canned1 cup2
Mushrooms1 cup2
Corn, cooked1 ear2
Cauliflower, cooked1 cup2



One excellent ingredient to look for is hemp seed protein. It provides a well-balanced array of all the amino acids, including 34.6 grams of protein for each 100 grams. It contains omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, a high content of antioxidants and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.

How to Eat A Healthy Vegetarian Diet

Healthy Food Tips

1. Eat dark leafy green vegetables 3 - 4 times a week. Include spinach, Kale, broccoli in your diet. If these vegetables are not your favorite, puree them and add them to your favorite veggie chili.

2. Eat raw fruits and vegetables every day.

3. Watch how much prepackaged food and dinners you eat.

4. Keep healthy snacks in the car, at the office and at home. Keep a container of tasty Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

5. Eat the rainbow of fruits and vegetables to make sure you get all your required nutrients - Purple cabbage, red tomatoes, yellow squash, green spinach, etc. Include some of these items in this delicious Southwest Salad

6. A great veggie chili makes it easy to include these items in your everyday diet. These are the Best Vegetarian Recipes for Chili

7. Beans and other vegetables are a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Healthy dips are a fantastic snack.

Black Eyed Pea Dip

Black Bean Salad or Dip



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