My problem is, I was trained on protein, protein, protein. Of course mostly in the animal sense. Every Vegetarian book tells me that is too much protein and you can get enough from plant sources. My biggest problem is breakfast. I need help in what to eat other than oatmeal that is a protein source.
Protein is, of course, the nutrient that new vegetarians worry about the most.
These are the plant foods that are highest in protein. But other foods like bread, pasta, grains, and vegetables also contribute small amounts of protein to the diet. It is true that vegetarians have slightly higher protein needs than nonvegetarians and also that plant foods tend to be lower in protein than most animal foods. While it's good to be aware of this, it's not anything to worry about especially. The only time this may not be true is for women who have low calorie intakes.