Protein Sources for Vegetarians - Cecilia

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http://www.vegsoc.org/info/protein.html

 

http://www.theveggietable.com/articles/protein.html

 

http://www.vegparadise.com/protein.html - A nice chart is on this site for

comparing different vegetarian sources of protein

 

Here are some examples of vegetarian foods with high sources of plant protein:

 

PROTEIN IN LEGUMES: Garbanzo beans, Kidney beans, Lentils, Lima beans, Navy

beans, Soybeans, Split peas

 

PROTEIN IN GRAINS: Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Quinoa, Rye,

Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice

 

VEGETABLE PROTEIN: Artichokes, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage,

Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green peas, Green pepper, Kale, Lettuce,

Mushrooms, Mustard green, Onions, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip greens,

Watercress, Yams, Zucchini

 

PROTEIN IN FRUITS: Apple, Banana, Cantaloupe, Grape, Grapefruit, Honeydew melon,

Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Strawberry, Tangerine, Watermelon.

 

PROTEIN IN NUTS AND SEEDS: Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts,

Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black)

 

 

One excellent ingredient to look for is hemp seed protein. Hemp seed is an

nutritious dietary source of easily digestible gluten-free protein. It provides

a well-balanced array of all the amino acids, including 34.6 grams of protein

for each 100 grams. The fatty acid profile of the hemp seed is extremely

beneficial, containing omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in a virtually ideal

ratio. Other beneficial aspects of hemp seed include a strongly favorable

unsaturated-to-saturated fat ratio; a high content of antioxidants; and a wide

variety of vitamins and minerals.

 

Other rich sources of non-animal protein include legumes, nuts, seeds, yeast,

and freshwater algae. Although food yeasts ( " nutritional yeast " and " brewer's

yeast " ) do not lend themselves to forming the center of one's diet, they are

extremely nutritious additions to most menus (in soups, gravies, breads,

casseroles, and dips). Most yeasts get about 50 percent of their calories from

protein.

 

The human body is able to digest 91 percent of that found in soybeans. The many

different and delicious soy products (such as tempeh, soy " hot dogs " and

" burgers, " Tofutti brand " ice cream, " soy milk, and tofu) available in health

and grocery stores suggest that the soybean, in its many forms, can accommodate

a wide range of tastes.

 

 

Try some of the meat substitutes out there. You can use them in place of meat in

your favorite recipes.

Here are some of the Meat Substitutes Brands available. Each one has loads of

meat substitutes choices. There are many places on the internet, including

Amazon(free shipping and no sales tax), health food stores and Adventist Book

Centers (these are worldwide) that have a great healthfood store in them with

canned, frozen, dehydrated and refrigerated products. Some of the larger grocery

stores carry these products in their natural food section or frozen food

section. Krogers has a nice selection as do some Super Walmarts too. Other

grocery stores do too.

 

All of the site below have lots of recipes on their websites for using these

products.

 

Worthington/Loma Linda Foods - http://www.kelloggs.com/brand/worthington/

 

Morningstar Farms - http://www.seeveggiesdifferently.com/

 

Cedar Lake Foods - http://www.cedarlakefoods.com/

 

Vibrant Life Foods - http://www.vibrantlife.info/

 

Lightlife - http://www.lightlife.com/sgoriginal.html

usually found in the refrigerated produce section of the grocery store

 

Boca Burgers - http://www.bocaburger.com/

 

Quorn Foods - http://www.quorn.com/

 

Yves - http://www.yvesveggie.com/

 

TVP - Texturized Vegetable Protein

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8 & keywords=tvp & index=blended & page=1 and many other

places on the internet

 

Tofurky - http://www.tofurky.com/products/tofurkyfeasts.htm

 

Bills Best Chick'nish and Beaf like Seasonings www.billsbest.net

 

McKays " Chicken " and Beef " like seasonings http://www.mckays-seasoning.com/

 

Welcome Cecilia to the wonderful world of diversity of delicious food choices

and our group.

 

Judy

 

 

 

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