One of the most annoying questions a vegetarian receives is: “Well, where do you get your protein?” Many of the people who ask these types of questions do not actually want to hear the answer. When you go on to tell them that there are many non-animal sources available to receive protein from, they tend skip to judgments, claiming that animal products are the best and only source for humans to obtain protein.
First, keep in mind that the U.S recommends .36 per lb of body weight of protein. For a 150 lb person, that’s 54 grams of protein. Skeptics and carnivores listen up! Vegetarians, take a deep breath.
Here are some of the many area’s vegetarians can obtain protein:
Black Beans- 42 grams per cup
Chickpeas- 39 grams per cup
Tempeh- 31 grams per cup
Almonds- 20 grams per cup
Lentils- 18 grams in one cooked cup
Broccoli- 17 grams per bunch
Tofu- 10 grams per 1/2 cup
Spinach- 10 grams per bunch
Peanut Butter- 8 grams per 2 tablespoons
Quinoa- 8 grams per cooked cup
Soy Milk- 8 grams per cup
Oatmeal- 6 grams per cup
Brown Rice- 5 grams per cup
Kale- 4.3 per 100 grams
