I love how that is the first questions when someone finds out that I am a vegetarian. What do I do for protein? I almost want to ask the question back. Chances are "most people" don't know what the recommended intake for protein is in their diet. However, chances are "most vegetarians" know. Non-vegetarians, for the most part, think that if meat is in their diet they are good to go. From my research the recommended intake is about 45 grams per day increasing to about 70 grams per day if you are pregnant.
My quest for this blog is eat foods for a well balanced nutrition during my pregnancy... Yes, including protein. I want to show that it is okay to be pregnant and a vegetarian. I ate a vegetarian diet through my last pregnancy and I now have a healthy 2 1/2 year old. So, let this journey begin!
