Sorry, you are not a vegetarian. Vegetarians do not eat meat, no matter what color it is.
Vegetarians and vegans get protein from food- easy to do since protein deficiency (scientific term "kwashiorkor") is only seen in people who live in areas struck by famine and people who are hospitalized for a severe eating disorder.
It's really not protein that is the most important thing. The most important thing is that you get all of the essential amino acids that your body cannot produce. You can do this a variety of ways. Animal sources, by good menu planning - rice/bean combinations, supplements.
"as there is no complete protein in plants (at least that i'm aware of)"
-There are not, which is why the combination of rice/beans/nuts is so important. Granted, you're still getting incomplete amino acids - better than none at all.Part time vegan and vegetarian but I eat white meat, good sources of protein?
To the people being SO RUDE to this poster, you are completely false in saying that you are not a fellow vegetarian if they eat chicken. There is more than one category or variety for "vegetarians". Some of these are Ovo, lacto, ovo-lacto, veganism, raw veganism, fruitarianism, Buddhist vegetarianism. So do some research before jumping down his/her throat about it.
How about just answering the question? Good sources of protein are lupin, soy, hempseed, chia seed, amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa. Eggs too as well as beans and brown rice and cheese.
Jen is quite correct, if you're eating enough vegetarian or vegan food you'd have to try pretty damn hard not to get enough protein, it's in everything.
Also, as all others have said, there's no such thing as a part time vegan or vegetarian, you either are or you aren't and you aren't.
The main problem with protein is getting too much, if you're not getting enough, chances are you're starving to death.Part time vegan and vegetarian but I eat white meat, good sources of protein?
you are a omnivore, not a vegetarian and certainly not a vegan. true vegetarians don't eat any real meat, vegans eat no animal products of any kind. find some soy or rice protein powder, you can mix it with water or soymilk, I'd say whey powder but you've got a lactose allergy, whey prolly had that in it... beans, whole grains, and quinoa have protein and are very healthy, they are plant based. occasionally organic egg whites, they have protein.
first thing to consider: veganism is a life philosophy, not simply a diet. there's really no such thing as a part-time vegan. i'm not trying to be a troll--i'm just trying to clear up a common misconception!
as a vegan, i obtain protein from a combination of beans, nuts, whole grains, and leafy greens. in order to obtain protein sufficiently, you have to consume it from a variety of sources, as there is no complete protein in plants (at least that i'm aware of).
if you follow a ovo-lacto vegetarian diet (granted you are lactose intolerant), keep in mind that milk and eggs are complete animal proteins, so consuming either should be sufficient.
but the absolute best bet would be to consult your doctor--it's a pretty foolproof plan. best of luck!
there is no such thing as a part time vegetarian/ vegan
You eat meat, you are an omnivore.
vegan/vegetarian protein sources are beans and nuts and foods made with them. Most vegetables have some protein.
This question is asked soooo many times on here. Apparently no one ever looks to see if their question was ever asked before.
Soy is a good source of protein. Tofu, faux meat products, etc.
Rice and beans eaten together make a complete protein - that's why so many third-world cultures have at least one rice-and-beans dish that is a staple in their cuisine.
Insects! really. They are all protein no fat and don't really have a brain so it's not like you're killing something cuddly. Oriental cultures eat them all the time.
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