How to Replace Meat in Diet
Meat is one of the best source of protein. But with the increase in vegetarianism and veganism people are shying away from consuming meat. So, it is necessary to find out other sources of proteins which could be included in our daily meal so that we can consume nutritionally sound diet. Keep reading this OneHowTo article to know how to replace meat in diet.
Eggs
Besides meat, eggs are the next best source of protein. Just 2 large eggs give us 8 percent of our daily value for iron, zinc, Vitamin D and many other nutrients. Beside it is available all over the world and at a very economical price too. There are so many delicious recipes using eggs that they can be substituted for meat any time in our diet.
Tofu
Tofu is chicken’s vegetarian brother, which is why it's perfect to substitute meat in diet. It can replace chicken in every chicken dish and hence you can make Tofu cutlets, crispy tofu nuggets and others. Tofu is extremely rich in calcium, manganese and protein. It also contains copper, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, and zinc.
Dairy products
Milk and other dairy products like cheese are rich in both calcium and protein. So, milk and milk products can be a great substitute for meat in diet.
Nuts
Nuts like peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnut, pecans and others are rich source of protein. Hence, they can be a great vegetarian substitute for chicken in diet. 100 grams of peanuts contains 26 grams of protein. 100 grams of walnut contains 15 grams of protein. 100 grams of pistachio contains 20 grams of protein.
Quinoa
Quinoa is such a great source of protein and amino acids that it is often referred as perfect protein. Adding it to the diet can eliminate the need for meat. Quinoa can be added to soup or vegetables or it can be served as breakfast cereal along with fruits and honey.
Lentils
Vegetarians are often recommended by doctors to include lentils regularly in their daily diet. This is due to the high protein content of lentils. Only 100 grams of lentils contains 26 grams of protein. It also contains lots of fibers and zero cholesterol. Lentils can be consumed in sprouted form or it can be consumed in the form of soup.
Green Peas
Just one cup of cooked green peas has 79 grams of protein which is similar to a cup of milk. It’s high protein content makes it a green replacement for meat. Green peas are easy to cook and can be cooked in a number of ways. It can be served as side dish or blended into soup. Also, it can be combined with toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese to make pesto.
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