Good source of protein?

Hi,
I feel that I am not getting enough protein in my diet. So I would like to know all the possible option for good source of protein to include in my diet? I am 31 weeks pregnant and a vegetarian. Thanks.

Eat Soyabean, soyabean is a best source of protein even better then fish. I'm veggie too & we use to eat soyabean every other week & U're pregnant drink soya milk too.

All the best

Hello,
YOu get enough proteins with dal and lenthils apart from what others have mentioned .
During pregnancy don't try any artificial food.

Take care,
Punitha

The following food items are good sources of protein as well as vegetarian. Consult with your gynec before taking any new nutrition or food since you are pregnant.

Nuts -almonds, peanuts and walnuts.
Whey protein - good source of protein and tastes good.
Tofu
Paneer
Cheese - string cheese, easy to eat

Thanks,
Happy reading

Dear Friends

I wish to bring to to all ur notice that high intake of soyabean may end dangerous to women health , I dont know how far it is true but it really alarms, i saw cheer mentioning soya milk and other soya related stuffs as good source of protien. In my opinion Dhals and lentils are the best source

Sumati,

There is nothing wrong to consume soya for daily basis/every month, although excess of anything is not good. But If ure veggie u can't get protein from lots of resources, so soya is a good source of protein, take it in less amt.

Originally Posted by Sumaticg

Dear Friends

I wish to bring to to all ur notice that high intake of soyabean may end dangerous to women health , I dont know how far it is true but it really alarms, i saw cheer mentioning soya milk and other soya related stuffs as good source of protien. In my opinion Dhals and lentils are the best source

Hello,
Hypothyroid people should avoid SOY products. Soy will increase the problem and it reacts with the medication as well.

Thanks,
Punitha

Soy is a good source of something called phyto oestrogens. Everyone would realise oetsrogen is a compound which is similar in action to one of the two female hormones - oestrogen and progesterone.
As nature has designed a delicate balance between these two hormones during the course of pregnancy, I suspect inclusion of phytooestrogens in the diet may in fact mess up the balance and hence may b best to avoid the same. Also, I have read that consumption of soy is not advised for ppl suffering from thyroid disorders.
This is based on what I have read from various sources.