Tofu "meats" and a low calorie-protein fortified weight loss shake. I have beans and other legumes too.

I'm pretty sure I don't get enough protein. Being a lowcalorie vegetarian, its hard to come across things that fit in my plan. =/

Originally Posted by tater tash:
Tofu "meats" and a low calorie-protein fortified weight loss shake. I have beans and other legumes too.

I'm pretty sure I don't get enough protein. Being a lowcalorie vegetarian, its hard to come across things that fit in my plan. =/

I have this problem too. I've been tracking my nutrients etc. on The Daily Plate, and I've noticed if I don't really make an effort to consume protein, I don't get much. I don't drink much milk, and I don't eat much cheese. I used to not eat eggs either but now I do egg beaters (I'd prefer, ethically speaking, true cage-free eggs, but that's another topic).

I also use textured vegetable protein, it's pretty versatile and has a long shelf life.

Same as everyone else:

• chicken, lots and lots of chicken
• fish
• pork tenderloin
• turkey sausage
• ground turkey, lean ground beef, ground pork
• bacon and turkey bacon
• lean deli meats
• canned tuna and salmon
• sardines
• Greek yogurt
• cottage cheese
• reduced fat cheese
• eggs, egg whites, and egg beaters
• egg white salad (Trader Joe's sells it in three flavors)
• tofu
• flax seed bread
• multi-grain cereal (similar to oatmeal but a little higher in protein)
• SnacLite Power PB
• La Tortilla Wraps
• beans

Just recently I've added Textured Vegetable Protein to the mix.

I have just started using some whey protein added to yogurt,shakes iced coffee. I am new at the calorie counting and trying to balance all the carb,protein, and fats to a healthy ratio. I first started using the South Beach diet and kind of start my menu off that way.Each review of the day, I learn from my menu.

whey protein in iced coffee.... oooh girl, you may be on to something there. I'll have to give that a try!

Turkey/chicken (especially ground in chili, made into burgers, etc.), frozen pre-cooked shrimp, fake crabmeat (kinda carby but I love it), eggs, pb, veggie burgers, black beans

Eggs, Chicken, Beef, Milk, Fish

Tofu, yogurt, beans, eggs, nuts, whole grains, cheese. I also eat fish occasionally.

Most foods have some protein in them, even veggies. In fact, if you eat a variety of foods and enough of them, it's nearly impossible to not get enough protein. Now, before anyone gets on my case when I say "enough", I mean for basic body function. Besides, most Americans eat too much protein. If you are getting 10-20% of your calories from protein you are getting enough. I've never seen my number drop below 10%, ever. I rarely eat meat.

That being said, everyone's body is different, so if you feel better eating more protein then that, by all means go for it.