What would be a good protein supplement for a 13 year old vegetarian?

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I'm looking for a good protein supplement that would work well for a 13 year old girl who is a vegetarian

Answer 1

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Vitamin supplements don't get absorbed as well as vitamins from real food does. You're just going to end up peeing it all out.
You should eat a lot of beans, nuts and peanut butter, and you'll be fine with the protein. Find out how much protein you need in a day (body weight divided 2.2 multiplied by 0.8) and find out how much protein there is in a cup of beans, or whatever. Then make sure to meat your daily protein requirements every day.

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Thanks! :)

Answer 2

eggs/pea nuts/peanut butter :P

Answer 3

They make various kinds of protein powders that you can mix into a shake. I drink them before working out. Whey protein flavored with chocolate tastes pretty good. I'm sure there are some at your local supermarket depending where you are located.

Answer 4

If you are eating properly, you shouldn't need a protein supplement. You should be getting enough from what you are eating. Look up the protein needs for your age, sex, and weight, and look at the labels on what you eat in a typical day. If you are NOT getting enough, just try out a soy or whey protein powder. There are plenty of them that are vegetarian. They all taste disgusting, but are a hearty addition.

Answer 5

Eat food, all food has protein. This website, run by the Mayo Clinic and has a copy of the vegetarian food pyramid on it. Use it when planing your meals.
Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vegetar…

The Protein Myth
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/p…