What Are Some Really Good Sources of Protein?
Fake meats: Most fake meats are pretty expensive for what you get but there are a couple I like – Soy hot dogs (they have no real flavor themselves, more just a springy hot dog like texture, but they are great carriers for other toppings like ketchup, sauerkraut, mustard, veggie chili, or in fake franks and beans) – Veggie burgers (check the nutrition labels because a few brands are all grain and no protein, I like Boca) -Quorn (definitely try this at least once. This is the most chicken-like substance I eat, even my meat eating boyfriend likes it, it is low in calories, and it is complete protein) -Textured Vegetable Protein (aka TVP. This can be bought for pennies in the bulk bins. It comes dry and varies in size from granules to chunks. Throw it in soups, chilies, stuffed peppers- anything that would generally require ground beef- but make sure to season it well because TVP has no flavor) -Wheat Gluten (aka Seitan. This can be found in normal grocery stores, health food stores, and
