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A member asked:

I m 30 and vegetarian please help me what should i eat to get more protein during the day.i need build muscle but don't know which veg got protein?

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Beans: Beans, soy, tofu , almonds seeds would be my best examples.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/14/2015

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