Vegetarian "newbie"..like many that probably asked this before, but how can I get more protein and omega 3?

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Other than fish, omega-3's are found in some nuts and seeds. I use "Smart Balance Spread" which is a butter substitute and is rich in Omega-3s. (It is vegan.) I believe avocados contain it as well. There are vegan supplements availible too.

Protein is easy! Nuts and nut butters(peanut, almond, soy,etc) and tahini(sesame seed butter) are good sources. Veggie burgers, meat substitutes like seitan, miso, and tvp (texturized vegetable protein), and Hormel Vegetarian Chili (canned) are favorites of mine too.

If you have any other vegetarian diet questions, feel free to message me.
blessings! :)

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Other 6 Answers to Vegetarian "newbie"..like many that probably asked this before, but how can I get more protein and omega 3?

Vox	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM I found that a whey protein supplement was all that would do the trick for me, after 14 years of vegetarianism. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Caliper	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM There is an omega complex pill that Walmart sells which contains omega 3-6-9. The protein you can get from cheeses and beans and tofu. Rated: +1Vote for this!
qazrazl	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM Protein - If you're not going strict vegan: eggs, cheese, and tofu, seitan, tempeh, nuts & nut butters. Omegas - I like the Sam's Club organic Omega complex, best deal. Eggs, nutritional oils (like flax as a salad dressing) Olive oil. Avoid packaged/processed foods of convenience. Stay with whole foods & grains, go for variety, should cover the bases. I do love spirulina: all the essential amino acids, complete protein, vegan, best source of B complex and has B-12 which you need to supplement as a Vegetarian. Twenty years under my belt. Rated: +1Vote for this!
pickynancy1234	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM Nuts and beans. Tofu. Cheeses for protein. Avocados for omega 3s. Maybe flax seed oil too, I am not sure though. Rated: +1Vote for this!
exukinsf	Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM EAT MEAT DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated: +1Vote for this!
lizzylizard217	Answered by a member of the I Am a Vegetarian group Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM cheese, tofu, beans, protein powder, for Omega three you could take a pill. Do you eat fish? that has omega in it. I am veggie but I choose to eat fish to get my protein. but no other meat. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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