Protein?

soupthespian5 · November 2013

So I'm not a full-fledged vegetarian but I've never been a fan of meat and hardly ever eat any. I hate nuts also. It's never been much of a problem but now that I'm pregnant, I should probably incorporate more protein into my diet. For someone who dislikes meat and nuts, what should I do?

Sstennes · November 2013

Eggs, yogurt and cheese have protein

soupthespian5 · November 2013

Thanks! These are good ideas!

rstarrlemaitre · November 2013

I'm vegan and have no trouble getting 100 g of protein a day. Don't forget all foods have protein, so if you eat enough calories and a varied diet, you're going to get enough. Great non-animal sources include: tofu, tempeh, beans, nuts and seeds, or meat alternatives like veggie burgers.

apeterson555 · November 2013

I’m vegan too and although I haven’t been pregnant before I am going to school for dietetics and there are plenty of options out there for you. My favorite is Hemp Powder. I put it in smoothies in the morning, its perfect with frozen berries and soy milk. 3 Tabl have 15g of Protein so it’s a great way to start your day. I buy mine online in bulk to save money and it last a while. I also really like snacking on hummus which is high in protein and it’s great with vegies!

mdarmetko · November 2013

Vegan #3 here. I agree with the ladies above. Protein powder in your smoothie is a great way to sneak in protein. Beans, organic/sprouted tofu, tempeh, and seitan are my usual go-tos in a meal, but I also sneak in hemp seeds in my salads and chia in my breakfast. Many grains can be a good source of protein: whole wheat products, quinoa, amaranth, millet...Additionally, there are a lot of veggies that have protein that you wouldn't think of. Google can really be your friend on this as there are plenty of articles posted by vegans/vegetarians as a result of the ever annoying question that we get asked constantly: "How do you get your protein". Here, I'll get you started: https://www.nomeatathlete.com/vegetarian-protein/.

JessaPrimate · December 2013

Protein powder. It has 23 grams per serving. I use optimum nutrition. The mocha cappuccino flavor is my favorite!

RamseySD · December 2013

I love quinoa. We'll do meatless Mondays for dinner, and we often use recipes with quinoa to get our protein.

BeachM · December 2013

You got good suggestions, but anytime this comes up all I can think of is the Friends episode where Phoebe is pregnant and craves deli meat. LOL in my imagination that happens to all vegetarians.

brookerachelej · December 2013

I use vegan protein smoothies to supplement what I'm eating.

soupthespian5 · December 2013

@flip_flops - seriously! Love that show! I'm waiting for the time I want nothing but burgers!

mdarmetko · December 2013

I compare almost every real life situation to an episode of Friends. BUT, I'm pretty sure there is no way I will crave meat during my pregnancy. The thought of eating meat grosses me out, so I can't imagine that pregnancy hormones and nausea will 180 that. If anything, I'll be even more repulsed by the site and smell.

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