how much protein is needed for me as a vegetarian?

I am a pure vegetarian, I don't even touch eggs and mushrooms. All my friends suggest that I should increase my protein intake. What are the foods that are rich in proteins and how much protein is needed for me?

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I know it's a real challenge for vegetarians to get the protein from veg food . But trust me there are so many foods in India where u will have a good source of protein. Like Include daal in ur everyday diet . U can have sprouts , besan , sambar in ur diet. Also have soya and it's products. These are really very versatile to add in any dish, easily available in our kitchen as well high source of protein
Priyanka Jaiswal Newbie 7 years ago • 0
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As a general rule, an adult woman needs about 0.8 to 1.0 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight daily. For instance, if you weigh 55 kg, you should aim for around 45 to 55 grams of protein every day. Since plant sources often lack a few essential amino acids, combining grains with lentils—like our traditional dal-chawal, rajma-rice, or roti with chole—naturally creates a complete protein for your body.

To easily meet your goals without eggs or mushrooms, try including at least one protein source in every meal:

  • Dairy & Soy: Paneer, fresh curd, glass of milk, tofu, and soya chunks.
  • Pulses & Sprouts: Green moong dal, kala chana, rajma, lobia, and sprouted lentils.
  • Nuts & Seeds: Handful of soaked almonds, walnuts, roasted chana, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds.
Deepa Saini Newbie 2 weeks ago • 0