Non-soy protein sources for vegetarians

Question
I have been diagnosed with hypoglycemia.I have been advised to take high protien diet and complex carbohydrate.
I am a pure vegetarian.My dietician suggested me to take soybean in the form of soy milk, tofu,granules etc.
I am also taking ayurvedic medicines side by side.When I told me ayurvedic doctor about my diet ,he immidiately told e stop soy products as they are harmful.He is researher also and works on food research with govt of india.
Is it ture.I have found double opinions on internet.
Can you suggest me some veg tips for high protien which do not include soy.Is cow milk good for me.
Rgds
AG

Answer
Dear AG,

Good plant sources of protein are beans, nuts, peas, cow milk-based foods including fermented diary like yogurt, buttermilk, kefir, and cheeses;  eggs are also good protein sources for lacto-ovo vegetarians. Almond milk and almond cheese is good for those with lactose intolerance.

Traditionally, some food combinations are considered good for insuring proper amino-acid content (amino acids are building blocks of protein) -- such are black bean with rice or buckwheat with milk.


HOpe it helps,

Tanya Zilberter, PhD
dietandbody.com

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