Vegetarian Diet: High Protein Plans & Weight Loss Tips

Vegetarians often need protein substitutes like paneer or quinoa to support intense activities like running. Learn why some gain weight on a meatless diet and how to ensure you're getting enough B12 for energy and muscle health.

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A High-Protein Vegetarian Diet Plan

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jessica Jones

If you're looking to boost your protein intake on a vegetarian diet, keep in mind that the recommended dietary allowance for adult men is 56 grams of protein per day and 46 grams for women.

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A Healthy Pesco-Vegetarian Diet

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jessica Jones

A vegetarian diet focuses on plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and grains. Many types of vegetarian diets exist and include lacto-vegetarian diets, in which lacto-vegetarians consume dairy products, and lacto-ovo vegetarians, who eat dairy and eggs.

Jessica Jones is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition. Jones has worked as a clinical dietitian at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn and as a senior nutritionist for the NYC Department of Health. She currently co-hosts Food Heaven Made Easy (www.foodheavenmadeeasy.com), a healthy cooking and nutrition webseries. The California native received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Francisco State University, and has penned hundreds of articles about food, health and culture for publications like the "Village Voice," "Time Out New York," "amNew York" and "Today’s Dietitian."