Vegetarian diet protein sources

Most people feel that vegetarians do not get enough protein in their diet. That is truly not the case, it may be lesser that what you get from animal protein, but if you are a little aware then this will cease to be a problem entirely. So if you are on a vegetarian diet, below are some of the protein sources listed.

Vegetarian diet protein sources are:

Legumes: Kidney beans, lentils, navy beans, split peas and soybeans are all good sources of protein.

Grains: Brown rice, oatmeal, Rye, wheat, wild rice, barley and buckwheat are all protein rich foods.

Vegetables: Beet, cabbage, cucumber, potatoes, tams, tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant, green peas, lettuce, cauliflower, artichokes, onions, turnips, green pepper are the vegetables that have a good level of protein in them.

Fruits: Banana, grapefruit, grape, apple, melon, papaya, pear, peach, watermelon, strawberry and orange are good fruits to eat if you looking to add protein in your diet.

Nuts and seeds: Peanuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, cashews, sesame seeds, walnuts and sunflower seeds are all rich in protein. There is a seed called Hemp seed protein. It is very rich in omega – 6, and omega – 3 fatty acids and contains antioxidants and lots of other essential vitamins.

Lastly go green! Eating all kinds of green foods in your vegetarian diet is a great source of protein. So it may be true that eating meat may be a good source of protein, but its not like an all-vegetarian diet lacks in any way. If you pay a little attention to your eating habits, you have absolutely nothing to worry about as there are tons of vegetarian diet protein sources.

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This post was written by LGID_Assistant on May 19, 2011

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Tahini Shirataki Miracle Noodles

Tahini Shirataki Miracle Noodles – Save on Miracle Noodles

There has never been a low calorie Noodle that has ever tasted so good and been so easy to make a meal until Shirataki Miracle Noodles came into our lives. This is one simple reason why these Shirataki Noodles are so great! The Miracle Noodle team has created a these pasta noodles that everyone loves and they are completely guilt free for us all to enjoy and indulge in. This is not just the best diet food that you can bring into your home but it may also be the healthiest fast food item that you may be placing on your shelf. With obesity at an all time high these noodles are great for all pasta lovers especially our kids that love noodle dishes like macaroni and cheese and more.

Tahini Shirataki Miracle Noodles

3 bags of Miracle Noodle Angel Hair Pasta
1/4 cup Tahini
3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
3 Tablespoon of water
1/8 of a teaspoon of gluten free low sodium soy sauce(regular low sodium
-sauce is fine if not gluten intolerant)

Couple of drops of Sriracha hot sauce(optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 scallion thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 oz shredded jicama
1 oz julienned pepper
1 oz carrots

Before you start with the following directions below you will want to either soak and rinse your noodles in water or place them in a colander and run cold water over them for five minutes. These noodles do not need to be cooked they just need to be slightly heated up to your desired temperature for serving.

Empty noodles into colander draining the water
that the noodles are packed in.
Boil noodles for one minute, drain, pat dry and set aside.
In a large bowl mix tahini, soy sauce, water, lemon juice,
sriracha and salt and pepper to taste.
Add noodle and vegetables, mix thoroughly and refrigerate.

Makes 6-8 servings

I like to bring my readers as many new Shirataki Noodle recipes as I can, so please check back often as I do update this blog daily for you to get new ideas. You can literally take any pasta noodle recipe that you love and just substitute the Shirataki noodles for the other noodles that are called for in the recipe. This alone will reduce the calorie tremendously and will make it carbohydrate free and the noodles are gluten free too. You can make any substitutions to any recipe so that it fits into what serves you and your body. If you want to get these Miracle Shirataki Noodles and more great recipes then just follow the link at the top or the bottom of this article for more information, recipes, tips and the greatest Shirataki Noodles ever. Once you have tried these noodles you will want to share them with everyone you know, this is how fantastic they are.

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This post was written by assistant on November 15, 2010

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