high protein content?

RK19 · Post by **RK19** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:55 am

whats the best veg to eat for protein content? i know brocoli is good same with spinach but what others are there? its something i dont eat enough of, but come next week im starting a new programme (im trying to gain roughly 15lbs of muscle im currently 185lbs 5.10") in which i will need to up the ante foodwise. so which are the best? i will be having 5 portions of veg per day, how large should each portion be? any tips would be appreciated.

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:33 pm

A lot of Veggies do have Protein, but very little. If you want to boost content from Plant matter, you need to be focusing onthings like Soybeans, (complete Protein and 33%, highest concentration of any Protein source), Tofu, Nattokinase, (Fermented Soybean Curd with a Bifidus Bacteria in it), Beans, Lentils, Peas, possibly Corn, and perhaps Protein enriched Pasta, and also Mushrooms, (approximately 33%, 66% ratio Protein to Carbs).

Also Rice as well for Protein and Carbs.

Keep veggies in there, but just don't expect a massive amount of Protein.

You could though mix and match though, though kep some Veggie content, and then add things like Rice, Legumes, Mushroom in for example, and boost Protein up, and add some more Carbs, so you don't necessarily need to crank up Flesh or Dairy sources to get Protein.

littleshelly · Post by **littleshelly** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:20 am

Veggies are OK but I agree with Boss not the best source of protein.
Try things like cottage cheese, beans, tuna, salmon, chicken, nuts, peanut butter, eggs, egg beaters, low-fat cheese, milk, yogurt, beef.

RK19 · Post by **RK19** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 9:35 am

thanks to both of you! also though how big should each portion of veg be roughly?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:01 am

I'd just experiment. It depends on your caloric intake. I'd plump for about 40% Carbs from Veg and other sources.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:22 pm

get your protein from protien

have as many veggies as you can stomach

RK19 · Post by **RK19** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:41 pm

i should have worded original post a little clearer,im not trying to get alot of protein out of veg i was jst asking about the protein content.

crimsonred · Post by **crimsonred** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:22 pm

i think about the size of ur fist for each portion

crimsonred · Post by **crimsonred** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:22 pm

and the only vegetable that is great for protein that i know of is brocolli