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Protein is the body building food that helps gain muscle mass and makes you stronger. When we think of proteins, we usually think of meats and eggs. But proteins come from non-animal based foods too.
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However, some vegetarians struggle with fulfilling their daily protein requirements due to less nutritional knowledge. Here are the best protein sources for vegetarians.
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Tofu is a vegan protein source that is made out of soybeans. It is an excellent alternative for cottage cheese if you're lactose intolerant.
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Various lentils are a great source of protein. They're rich in fiber and plant protein and versatile enough to suit all dietary restrictions.
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Kidney beans, black beans etc are high in protein content. Chickpeas are also a good source of protein and found easily in Indian diets.
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Used by vegans as an alternative for adding cheesy taste to dishes. Nutritional yeast has a good cheesy flavour and can be used as a garnish for salads or noodles etc.
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Hemp seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a healthy fat that is great for the heart and the nervous system.
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Spirulina is an algae that is found in the market in the form of nutritional supplements. It is rich in protein and can be added to a vegetarian diet to fulfill daily protein requirements.
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Green peas are high in protein and can easily fulfill your daily requirement. They're also a great source of fiber and have low calorific content.
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