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Summary: To eat more protein in a vegetarian diet, include beans, legumes, nuts and dairy products combined with whole grains to get complete amino acids. Take a vitamin B-6 or B-12 supplement with a vegetarian diet using insight from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.
Nicole Gaitan has been certified by the American Council on Exercise as a personal trainer and has received certification in sports nutrition. Gaitan is a trained competitive ski racer...read more
"I'm Katie Adams, a registered dietitian with Decathlon Club part of Western Athletic Clubs. As a vegetarian, it is really important to make sure you get enough protein. Protein is what helps build muscle and it helps keep you full. Plant protein such as beans and legumes are really good sources of protein. Nuts, nut butters and low-far or non-fat dairy products also contain protein. It is important for vegetarians to consume grains with all of their plant proteins to make sure they are getting all of the amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Examples are peanut butter and toast, beans and rice and tofu and pasta. Animal proteins contain some vitamins and minerals that plant proteins don't such as vitamin B6 and B12. It is important to make sure you take a vitamin supplement of B6 or B12 if you're vegetarian to make sure that you're getting all of the essential nutrients your body needs. I'm Katie Adams, a registered dietitian with Decathlon Club and that is how vegetarians can consume enough protein."
eHow Article: How to Eat More Protein in Your Vegetarian Diet