How to Eat More Protein in Your Vegetarian Diet

There are many ways to meet your protein requirements as a vegetarian; here are just a few.

Things You'll Need

• Leafy Green Vegetables
• Peanuts
• Pistachios
• Soy Products
• Soybeans
• Sunflower Seeds
• Whole-grain Bread

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Instructions

• 1

  Eat a wide variety of foods. Include vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes in your diet.

• 2

  Add soy products. Tofu and tempeh can be added to soups or stir-fries.

• 3

  Use textured vegetable protein. It can be added to soups and other dishes to increase the protein content.

• 4

  Eat imitation meats and cheeses. Veggie versions of hot dogs, burgers, cheese and luncheon meats are readily available, and many brands are high in protein.

• 5

  Add protein powder to shakes or cereal if you feel you're not getting enough.

• 6

  Increase your bean intake. Beans are high in protein, as well as fiber.

• 7

  Eat sea vegetables and spirulina.

• 8

  Snack on nuts and nut butters.