Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Tips for Getting Protein while Eating Veggie

Top 10 Veggie Meals Fusion Coaches Recommend:
"Get your Protein during the Harvest Veg Out"

  1. Fruit and Protein shakes (whey or soy)
  2. Brown rice w/ beans (pinto, black, kidney)
  3. Peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole grain
  4. Veggie burger and toppings on whole grain bun
  5. Tofu stir fry with veggies and brown rice
  6. Bean and veggie burritos
  7. Veggie Chile over whole grain couscous
  8. Oatmeal w/almond butter and milk
  9. Tempeh (grain protein) w/ peas
  10. Spinach or Kale w/ Indian lentils and corn

Top 5 Vegetarian Snacks:
  1. Edamame (lightly salted)
  2. Multigrain chips w/ black bean salsa
  3. Nuts and seeds (pumpkin and sunflower)
  4. Assorted raw veggies w/ hummus
  5. Plain, no fat yoghurt w/ berries
Veg Out Shopping List (and pretty damn good regularly)
  • Fall Fruits (apples, Clementines, pear)
  • Fall Veggies (squash, spinach, sweet potatoes)
  • Assorted raw dipping veggies
  • Hummus
  • Whey/soy protein
  • Frozen fruits
  • Frozen vegetable mixes
  • Extra firm tofu
  • Quinoa (grain)
  • Couscous
  • Brown Rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Peanut or Almond Butter
  • Favorite nuts
  • Veggie Chili
  • Lentils
  • Chick peas
  • Black Beans (Cuban style are delicious)
  • Favorite salsa
  • Multigrain chips
  • Fat free PLAIN Yoghurt
  • Milk or soy milk

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