It is easy for vegetarians to get enough protein from lots of different types of foods. You can find protein in places you might not expect, such as bread, potatoes and green leafy vegetables.

Protein… in more detail…

Proteins are the building blocks of the body and an important part of our diet.  A balanced diet should include a daily intake of around 0.75grams of protein for every kilo of body weight. There are many protein rich foods for vegetarians, rivalling the protein content of meat products.

Popular concern that vegetarians lack protein is misplaced and plant protein has the advantage of containing reduced saturated fat associated with meat protein.

Download the Vegetarian Cheat Sheet in the Task Resource Section