Diets for Vegetarians are normally high in protein, but not excessive due to the fact of the amount of plant food proteins available. Too much protein in the diet can lead to Kidney growth, but this is very rare.
The requirements for protein in the body are firstly for growth and development and body repairs, secondly they are required for skin and bone structural support. Ensure that you are getting enough protein into your daily diet
Proteins Food Groups and Sources
Bread Cereal and Pulse
There are very good sources of Protein found within these fruits in the Bread, Cereal and Pulse food group. Proteins can be incorporated into a healthy and well balanced diet with ease because Bread, Cereal and PulsesĀ have such a wide range and variety in the local supermarkets.

- Almonds
- Bagels
- Baked Beans
- Brown Rice
- Corn
- Crackers
- Lentils
- Macaroni
- Muesli
- Oatmeal
- Peanuts
- Whole Wheat Bread
Fresh Fruits
There are no sources of Proteins found within the Fresh Fruits food group. Proteins can still be incorporated into a healthy and well balanced diet though due to the other food groups having a wide range of Proteins sources available.
Fresh Vegetables
There are very good sources of Proteins found within these vegetables in the Fresh Vegetables food group. Proteins can be incorporated into a healthy and well balanced diet with ease due to the amount of choices and availability with vegetables nowadays.

- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Patatoes
Meat and Poultry
There are extremely rich sources of Proteins found within these meats in the Meat and Poultry food group. Proteins can be incorporated into a healthy and well balanced diet with ease nowadays to to the wide range of meat and poultry available to us through supermarkets.
- Lean Beef
- Chicken
Fish and Seafood
There are extremely good sources of Proteins found within the Fish and Seafood food group. Proteins can be incorporated into a healthy and well balanced diet with ease due to having a wide range of Fish and Seafood being available in the local supermarkets nowadays.

- Mackerel
- salmon
- Sardines
- Trout
Dairy Produce
There are very good sources of Proteins found within the Dairy Produce food group. Proteins can be incorporated into a healthy and well balanced diet with ease due to the amount of choices and availability with Dairy Produce nowadays.

- Cows Milk
- Cheddar Cheese
- Eggs
- Soy Milk
- Soy Yoghurts
Proteins are essential to a healthy, well balanced diet and has a wide range of choices in all of the main food groups except for Fresh Fruit.