Going Vegetarian??

This will be my first year practicing Lent, and admittedly, I was 3 days late getting started, simply because I did not know that time had rolled around.  What am I giving up?  Meat (minus eggs), swearing, and beer.  In partnership with my significant other, we should be able to do this.  I like to stay fairly active with working out, so my first thought is to make sure I have enough alternate protein around to support my body.

I imagine a top concern for many people when they are considering a transition to vegetarian or vegan is where they will get a good source of protien, especially when they are active individuals. There are many vegetarian high protein sources that are very versatile.

Some of best sources I have found are:
Lentils, 18 grams of protein per cup
Chickpeas, 12 grams/cup
Tempeh, 41 grams per cup
Black beans, 15 grams per cup
Nuts and nut butters
Tofu, 11 grams per 4 ounces
Quinoa, 9 grams per cup
Other legumes, varied
Grains, varied 
Protein powder, 25 grams per serving

If you are considering a transition from meat to no meat, whether temporary or permanent, make it a staple to add a protien at every meal.  Otherwise you will find yourself loading up on carbs and the results will not be good.

A few easy ways to get your protien in at each meal: 
- add nuts
- add beans
- snacks with nuts or nut butter
- hummus

Are you a vegetarian?  Please share your tips, suggestions and recipes.

​BodyNista