Tips for getting more protein?

[cylegoddess]

Im a vegetarian who is allergic to soy,nuts, egg whites, most beans and grain so I get protein from ;
spirulina( tastes yuck to me so I take tablets but partner loves the taste)
whey protein drinks
broccoli
cheese

You need to be spare with animal proteins, as they are ACIDIC( as are soy, sugars, meats, dairy and alcohol). This can leach your body of calcium, as your blood becomes acid and takes it from you, to make up. A good tablespoon of apple cider vinegar , in warm water in mornings is good for this!

I started taking more calcium once I reintroduced dairy into diet. I know it sound s odd, as we are told dairy is a good source of calcium from day one, but Ive done extensive study's on this, over the years.
Ill try to find the book it came from!

[Drtgirl]

I am a diehard potato chip fan, and yesterday my coworker challenged me to eat some dry roasted edamame (soybeans?). After a few samples I'm hooked...I even went out bought a small bag today at the grocery store. 14 grams of protein per serving and a ton of fiber.

[cylegoddess]

I love those!! But I found out that eating them 24 -7 made me a little fat!( deep fried isnt a good constant snack!)

I eat quinoa, as its a non grain( it a berry) ,Im allergic to grain. Its a specific taste, nutty. I like it flaked in cookies, or for porridge. I also eat it whole, in boiled form,for winter porridge.

[cylegoddess]

whoops! I meant, broad beans! They are tasty too. Just dont eat raw soybeans, as they have nastys in them, that need tp be cooked out.

[Crankin]

No matter how many times I have tried, whenever I try to make a recipe with quinoa, it comes out terrible. The stuff just doesn't cook, it feels hard and kind of tasteless. am following all of the instructions.
What am I doing wrong?

[michelem]

Crankin,

Are you rinsing the quinoa first? Unless your package says it's pre-rinsed, you MUST do so. There is some kind of toxin on the outside of the grain that makes it taste bitter, and I wouldn't be surprised if that might be the problem with it staying gritty.

Anyway, I do one part quinoa to two parts water (or vegetable or chicken stock -- I like the organic low-sodium stuff that comes in cartons at TJ's). Bring it to a boil and then simmer until ALL the liquid is absorbed. I do stir occassionally so it doesn't stick to the sides of the pot. For flavor, add whatever you like -- lemon, pepper, garlic, herbs . . .

[spindizzy]

I, like kjay, use Vega. The taste does take getting used to. I find it is better mixed with cold, cold water. I prefer the chocolate. There is a new flavour out..Vanilla Chai, sweet but a nice flavour change.