How do vegetarians get their protein?

18/04/2009 by admin.

One of the advantages of being a vegetarian is that you consume little or no animal fat (which includes saturated fat).  A key concern of being a vegetarian, however, is ensuring that you have enough protein in your diet.  Proteins are made up of smaller components called amino acids.  There are 20 different amino acids, 8 of which are ‘essential amino acids’ and must be obtained from our diet.  Our bodies have the ability to make the other 12.In order to ensure that vegetarians consume a good balance of amino acids it is best that they have a varied diet with a mix of proteins.Below are some of the best protein sources for vegetarians:-

• Muesli
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Lentils
• Beans
• Chick peas
• Tofu
• Quinoa
• Soya products (milk, yoghurt, mince)
• Cereals
• Eggs
• Cheese

Of course there is no reason why non-vegetarians should not enjoy these foods also.

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