Can a High-Protein Vegetarian Meal Plan Give You Energy?
This meal plan provides 80-plus grams of protein per day for sustained energy without any meat, poultry or seafood.
Vegetarian diets are linked with better blood sugars, gut health and cholesterol. So whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or you’re thinking of giving plant-forward eating a try, this meal plan is for you. You don’t have to worry about missing out on protein because each day is packed with 80-plus grams of protein for lasting energy and fullness. There’s no meat, poultry or fish, so the protein comes from plant foods like tofu, edamame and beans, along with vegetarian animal proteins like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and eggs. Each day also packs at least 30 grams of fiber to keep your tummy healthy and satiated.
Day 1: Daily totals: 1,798 calories, 59 g fat, 109 g protein, 225 g carbohydrates, 43 g fiber, 1,772 mg sodium
Excerpted from Eating Well
