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Q&A: How to get vegetarian, dairy and soy free protein while pregnant
Submitted by jrn on Tue 01/19/2010 - 12:30
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The vegetarian diet certainly comes with its own set of challenges, as I’m sure each and every vegetarian is more than familiar with. For years soy and soy products were touted as the ultimate source of protein for humankind, but as contrary reports surface, we vegetarians have been seeking out other forms of obtaining protein (which is particularly important while pregnant!).
Lucky for us, there are several of dairy and soy free protein sources out there, right at our finger tips. Here are some simple ways to get that much needed protein in your diet:
LEGUME PROTEIN
Bring on the beans! Here are some legumes packed with a great protein punch:
GRAIN PROTEIN
“Oats, peas, beans and barley grow…” Try adding some of these grains to your diet:
VEGETABLE PROTEIN
It seems that almost every vegetable out there contains a form of protein! Here are some of the top choices by vegetarians:
FRUIT PROTEIN
Oh yes, even fruits contain protein, too. Here’s some for you to try:
NUT AND SEED PROTEINS
Nuts and seeds are some of my closest vegetarian friends’ favorite way to get that protein in their diet. Top protein contenders are:
There are delicious dairy and soy food substitutes out there, typically made from rice, seeds and nuts (you’d be surprised how much almond and hemp milk taste like dairy milk!). With a list as expansive as this, it’s a wonder why we ever decided we needed to consume animals for protein!