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Getting all this protein so hard when you don’t like meat and feel sorry for chickens w those horrid 48 day lives ( but eat eggs). Even 60 grams a huge challenge and your calculator says I need 81 .
Vegetarian sources of protein really add up quickly! Each of these combinations will give you 20-25 grams of protein:
Vegetable Omelette
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup spinach, chopped
* 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
* 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Calories: 340, Protein: 25g, Fiber: 4g, Carbs: 7g
Lentil and Quinoa Salad
* 1 cup cooked lentils
* 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
* 1 cup mixed greens
* 1/2 cup diced cucumber
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
* Calories: 400, Protein: 20g, Fiber: 12g, Carbs: 42g
Greek Yogurt with Berries and Chia Seeds
* 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
* 1 cup mixed berries
* 2 tbsp chia or basil seeds
* Calories: 280, Protein: 25g, Fiber: 10g, Carbs: 21g
Grilled Tofu and Roasted Vegetables
* 4 oz grilled tofu
* 1 cup roasted Brussels sprouts
* 1 cup roasted cauliflower
* Calories: 400, Protein: 20g, Fiber: 10g, Carbs: 16g
Total for the Day: Protein: 90g Fiber: 36g Carbs: 86g
Thnx
Very handy chart. Thanks!
I am so glad you find it helpful!🧡
Getting all this protein so hard when you don’t like meat and feel sorry for chickens w those horrid 48 day lives ( but eat eggs). Even 60 grams a huge challenge and your calculator says I need 81 .
Vegetarian sources of protein really add up quickly! Each of these combinations will give you 20-25 grams of protein:
Vegetable Omelette
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup spinach, chopped
* 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
* 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Calories: 340, Protein: 25g, Fiber: 4g, Carbs: 7g
Lentil and Quinoa Salad
* 1 cup cooked lentils
* 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
* 1 cup mixed greens
* 1/2 cup diced cucumber
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Calories: 400, Protein: 20g, Fiber: 12g, Carbs: 42g
Greek Yogurt with Berries and Chia Seeds
* 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
* 1 cup mixed berries
* 2 tbsp chia or basil seeds
* Calories: 280, Protein: 25g, Fiber: 10g, Carbs: 21g
Grilled Tofu and Roasted Vegetables
* 4 oz grilled tofu
* 1 cup roasted Brussels sprouts
* 1 cup roasted cauliflower
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Calories: 400, Protein: 20g, Fiber: 10g, Carbs: 16g
Total for the Day: Protein: 90g Fiber: 36g Carbs: 86g
Thnx
Very handy chart. Thanks!
I am so glad you find it helpful!🧡