Vegetarian Protein Sources

Legumes

Are very rich in starch and proteins, and both become more digestible and available when prepared with sea vegetables. Daily quantity should not exceed ½ cup to 1 cup. For those who have difficulty digestion proteins and/or legumes should try them fermented.

SOY- Soy is a both rich in starch, proteins, as well as fats. But it is difficult to digest, so it is best eaten as sprouts or fermented because of a complex sugar, stachyose. Brick tofu is an important food, but is very cooling to the body and therefore hard on digestive energy. If overeaten can lead to deficiency.  Tempeh is less cooling and has a higher protein content.

Bee Pollen: Has protein and almost every nutrient needed for human life, plus some.

Nuts and Seeds

Very concentrated protein and fats, so must be consumed in small amounts only, to avoid liver complications, esp smelly flatulence. Overusing nuts, their butters (tahnini) to provide a meaty taste must also be avoided. When using nuts, seeds, and their butters, it is highly advisable to buy them raw and process yourself because most of their pre-made forms are rancid.

Provitamin A

Is essential for protein metabolism in the liver. Pro-v A is found in high concentrations in blue-green algae and other microgreens (brain food), and is also abundant in yellow/green vegetables. Micro-greens provide 3-12x more protein than beef.

Green leaf sources:      kale, parsely, watercress, and turnip-collard-mustard-dandelion greens. Sea vegetables (great minerals too)

Yellow Veg Sources:  Carrot, sweet potato, and winter squash. Caution: the large amount of starches in these vegetables can interfere with digestion of legumes and other high protein products. Best to eat proteins first, or at another meal.

Grains

High protein grains:    Kamut, oats, spelt, quinoa, and amaranth have both high protein and fat content, equal to most meats.

Absolute best protein for vegetarians (anyone) comes from the fermentation process of

soy and grain! But use moderately with systemic candida.