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What are some high protein snacks for vegetarians

Vegetarians may forgo meat but that doesn’t mean they need to come up short on protein consumption. Oftentimes people decide to lead a vegetarian lifestyle, however, before they do all the research. Whether your reasons for shunning meat are health related or even morally driven, getting enough protein is crucial in maintaining optimal health and fitness. High protein snacks for vegetarians may be slightly more difficult to come up with than protein for meat eaters. But, there are many options out there.

Whether you are doing P90X or another fitness transformation program, protein is an important aspect of the nutritional plan. This is because protein is crucial when you are trying to build muscle and simultaneously lose fat. However, being a vegetarian sort of limits your choices. With a little thinking outside the box, you will find there are many high protein snacks for vegetarians—some of which we even offer here!

Protein bars and protein shakes make great high protein snacks for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. They are not only nutritious—they are super convenient.

 

P90X protein bars and the Beachbody Whey Protein provide optimal fitness nutrition in a highly portable and convenient package. These make great midday snacks while you are at work or even meal replacement options when you are in a rush and don’t have time to stop and eat. Supplements like this are particularly good because they contain high quality ingredients combined specifically for people who are working on fitness goals.

Other high protein snacks for vegetarians include: peanut butter and celery, hummus and vegetables, nuts, boiled eggs, cheese, yogurt, smoothies with peanut butter and/or yogurt blended in, cottage cheese, soy protein items, and numerous bean options. Coming up with these kind of snacks takes a little creativity. You may want to try boosting your protein consumption at meal time if the protein snacks are getting dull. Beans are a great form of protein and there are many varieties available. Look online for good bean recipes as they can be used in dips and other various snack dishes.

Being a vegetarian can be a healthy experience if you are careful about what you eat. Monitor your nutrients to ensure you are getting plenty of food and supplement with high protein snacks whenever possible.

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Shopping for the Vegetarian P90X-er

j0438794If you don’t eat meat, many of the recipes in the P90X Nutrition Guide won’t work for you. Because of this, the Portion Approach would likely be a wiser choice. Shopping for your P90X plan will also cause you to be a little creative. Knowing what you are up against and the goals of the P90X Nutrition Plan will make it easier, however.  As a vegetarian you are no doubt used to being flexible and making adjustments to your diet needs. This will be necessary in the P90X diet plan as well. There is quite a big focus on protein especially in the Fat Burner stage of the plan. This means you will need to really be conscious that you are getting the recommended portions of proteins every day.

 

Also, some meat substitutes and protein rich foods that aren’t animal derived contain many carbohydrates. For instance, one cup serving of Kidney Beans contains 8 grams of carbohydrates and an equal 8 grams of protein. So, this would equal a ½ serving of protein and a ½ serving of carbs for your daily total.

 

Being conscious of nutritional labels will be crucial as you are getting started on the program. Once you are accustomed to the foods and getting the level or recommended protein, it won’t seem so tedious.

 

When you go grocery shopping for a week’s worth of foods, check out this grocery list for the Portion Approach and substitute some of the following foods for the proteins:
Beans (kidney, chili, etc.)
Lentils
Cottage Cheese
Egg Substitutes
Egg Whites
Garden or Soy Burgers
Hummus
Tofu
Soy Yogurt
Yogurt
Non-fat Cheese
Other meat substitutes including crumbles or faux chicken nuggets

Protein supplements are another good way to get the necessary protein servings in everyday. Try a Whey Protein shake or Protein Bar for breakfast or snack to get your levels up for the day.

 

As a vegetarian, you are used to being super conscious of what goes in your mouth. The level of protein needed for this plan is somewhat high and may take a period of adjustment but your body will thank you for that extra work in the end.

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