How To Get Enough Protein Without Eating Meat

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How To Get Enough Protein Without Eating Meat*

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Adults need about 0.4 grams of protein a day for each pound of body weight. For

example, a 120-pound woman needs about 48 grams of protein, which she could get

with 2 cups soy milk (16 g), 2 slices whole wheat bread (6 g), 1/2 cup hummus (6

g), 3 ounces of cooked shrimp (18 g) and 1/4 cup of green peas (2 g). Most

foods, particularly grains, contain small amounts of protein that add up, so

it's really not too difficult to meet daily protein needs eating a varied,

meatless diet.

 

FOOD SERVING SIZE PROTEIN

(IN GRAMS)

Peanut butter 2 tablespoons = 20

Tofu, firm 3 ounces = 13

Soy milk 1 cup = 11

Tempeh 2 ounces = 11

Whole-wheat pasta, dry 2 ounces = 9

Black beans 1/2 cup = 8

Chickpeas (garbanzos) 1/2 cup = 8

Lentils, cooked 1/2 cup = 8

Almonds 1 ounce = 6

Oatmeal, cooked 1 cup = 6

Shredded wheat 2 ounces = 6

Tahini 1 ounce = 6

Whole-wheat bread 2 slices = 6

Baked potato 1 medium = 5

Barley, quick 1/4 cup = 5

 

* I found this info on the internet, I can't guarentee the accuracy but it's

something to think about

 

 

 

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