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" I&amp;#039;ve been a vegetarian for four years now and I don&amp;#039;t think I&amp;#039;m getting enough protein. What would be a good protein diet for me? Katie, 16, Odessa, FL Getting enough protein isn&amp;#039;t tough with a well-planned vegetarian diet, especially if you include eggs and dairy. It&amp;#039;s when a vegetarian diet isn&amp;#039;t planned at all that nutrition trouble can start. All too often people give up eating meat but end up eating more carbohydrates and snacks. Look for alternative sources of protein including beans, like kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils; nuts; soy; and low-fat dairy products.  If you&amp;#039;re a vegan, you can still get protein from eating beans and soy products, but it may be a little harder and you also have to pay attention to other important nutrients like B vitamins, iron, or calcium. If you are on a restrictive diet or are concerned about any aspect of your nutrition, set up an appointment with a licensed dietitian. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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