List of Vegetarian Diet Foods High in Protein

A vegan diet is a strict vegetarian diet which contains no animal products at all. Thus a vegan diet may provide less protein than the usual meat-based diet or a vegetarian diet that includes eggs or dairy products. More importantly, the quality of protein in a vegan diet may not be as high as with other diets. If you plan your meals to incorporate a wide variety of plant foods, however, you'll be able to have a relatively high-protein vegan diet.

This booklet will outline why athletes choose a vegetarian diet, the nutritional problems that vegetarian athletes need to consider and helpful tips for vegetarian athletes striving to maintain health and optimise their performance in training and competition.

Milk

Milk, buttermilk, paneer, and sweets or curries based on these are causes of protein in the Indian diet. Luckily we've several dishes based on these. Including these plus a regular intake of milk or buttermilk will give you good protein. A quarter litre of milk contains 8 grams of protein.

Lentils and Beans

A cup of iron-rich lentils packs 18 grams of protein, nearly as much as three ounces of steak. One cup of chickpeas, contains 15 grams of protein, along with a cup of black or kidney beans.

Legumes

These power vegetation is chock-full of protein, and you're probably already old friends with split or green peas, soybeans, chickpeas (garbanzos), black, navy, kidney and pinto beans, as well as peanuts and peanut butter.

Soya

Soy needs special mention, because it is the highest and best source of protein for vegetarian. ¼ litre of soymilk contains more protein than regular milk, and soy products like tempeh and tofu are as good as meat proteins.

Grains/Quinoa

It is because among grains, the protein content in quinoa contributes as complete protein, when compared with other grains. About a quarter cup gives 8 grams of protein. Among other grains, amaranth and wheat have the highest protein foods.

Nuts and seeds

Besides as being a protein provider, nuts and seeds are filled with those fabulous fats (including omega-3). Ideal for snacks, sandwiches, and salad toppings. Try almond butter for something new of pace (or if you have peanut allergies), walnuts, cashews, pistachios, almonds, Brazil nuts, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds (pepitas). Crunch on!