I'm a vegitarian, and I get plenty of protein, but I have been reading lots of studies that show getting large amounts of soy protein may be messing with your hormones. They recommend evening it out with equal amounts of whey protein, but I have trouble finding concentrated whey in anything other than a power bar or a powder. I know I get some whey with dairy, but I don't think it's as concentrated, and you have to watch your dairy.. milkfat is the worst type of fat to consume. A girl can only eat so much fat free cottage cheese.

Any suggestions for more whey protein?

When it comes to the soy issue, I've read that fermented soy is a better protein source than regular soy if someone worries about that. And to mention more protein sources, sea vegetables actually are good for nutrients including protein. I never find them though, except for nori. And there are also veggies and whole grains that have protein. People don't typically have a problem getting enough protein actually. It's more likely to be too much.

We vegans appreciate this post Fit! It seems like the first question that everyone asks me when they find out I am vegan is, without fail, "But where do you get your protein?". That and "But you still eat chicken, right?" : )

kgtg1, i get asked those all the time! it's super annoying and what so many people don't realize is that protein is absolutely everywhere and we can get plenty of it if we keep a varied and diverse diet.

another great protein source - quinoa, which is a grain, much like brown rice. i love it!

I can't tolerate soy at all (migraines) so it's so certainly not for everyone. And then wheat can be a problem as well. There are plenty of sources.

All of the tofu I've ever seen says it somewhere around 8-10g of protein per serving. What kind of tofu was this that had 19 g of protein? I want it!

I agree with kgtg1: thanks for this post!

I love soy milk. I like edamame too...I've recently found a couple of good recipes that call for these.

Not much of a tofu lover though.

I've recently started eating tempeh and I love it. I don't do tofu, but I do love my edamame!

yay for vegan friendly posts!

I'm not a vegan, but I LOVE edamame. I think they're delicious even if you're not vegetarian

As a vegetarian of 21 years and a vegan of 12 years, I must add my favorite and most important source of protein-vitality:

almond butter
peanut butter
cashew butter
hazelnut butter
macadamia butter

Nut butters! )

Also, Hummous...which is a kind of nut butter meets bean paste.

Paulroe you beat me to it... I was gonna say Almond butter. I also use a lot of spirulina... I love the stuff but it is an acquired taste.

I hate soy milk, ugh.