{"id":123,"date":"2023-07-29T20:40:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T20:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/?p=123"},"modified":"2023-07-29T20:40:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T20:40:43","slug":"vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Vegetarian diet for weight loss and muscle gain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/detox-drinks-for-weight-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Weight loss<\/strong><\/a> and muscle gain are sensitive topics for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/vegan-vs-vegetarian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>vegetarians <\/strong><\/a>since it is thought that to gain muscle, you need to eat chicken for lean <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/what-does-protein-do-to-your-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>protein<\/strong><\/a>. so what is the vegetarian diet for weight loss?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp\" alt=\"Vegetarian diet for weight loss\" class=\"wp-image-124\" width=\"705\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp 524w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_-300x168.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#1-soybean-for-weight-loss-and-muscle-gain\">1. Soybean for weight loss and muscle gain<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#2-lentils\">2. Lentils<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#3-curd-greek-yogurt\">3. Curd Greek yogurt<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#4-chickpeas\">4. Chickpeas<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#5-paneer\">5. Paneer<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#6-seeds-pumpkin-flax-and-chia-seeds\">6- Seeds: pumpkin, flax, and chia seeds<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-contrast-4-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Being non-vegetarian is not a requirement for muscle building; you can achieve it through vegetarian protein sources. Here are six excellent vegetarian foods, abundant in nutrients and minerals, especially suitable for those who prefer a meatless diet. These foods are beneficial for weight loss and muscle development, though individuals with digestive issues or diabetes should consider incorporating them into their daily meals. Additionally, they offer preventive properties against various diseases like cancer, heart attack, high blood pressure, depression, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-soybean-for-weight-loss-and-muscle-gain\"><strong>1. Soybean for weight loss and muscle gain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which vegetarian food is rich in protein? <\/strong>I am sure approx. 90% of people&#8217;s answers will be soybean. Especially for people who don\u2019t eat meat can eat soya for protein since 100 g of soybean contains 36.5 g of proteins [<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/174270\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first check for bodybuilders of aspirants of muscle gainers is the amount of protein particular food contains; here, <strong>raw soybean contains 4 g higher protein than the amount of protein 100 g of chicken has<\/strong>, i.e., 31g [<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171477\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>]. Moreover, there is <strong>scientific evidence that soybean consumption promotes muscle development<\/strong> [<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26400436\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8308358\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>]. Hence the most important criteria are fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SOYABEAN-FOR-WEIGHT-LOSS.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SOYABEAN-FOR-WEIGHT-LOSS.png 706w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SOYABEAN-FOR-WEIGHT-LOSS-600x221.png 600w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SOYABEAN-FOR-WEIGHT-LOSS-300x110.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming back to weight loss, <strong>soybean aids in weight loss since it is high in fiber along with protein, low levels of saturated fat, etc.<\/strong>, which accelerates and increases the duration of the feeling of fullness, hence decreasing the consumption of unnecessary extra calories. In fact, the phytochemicals like isoflavones also have beneficial roles in weight loss [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1838825\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6<\/a>]. The phytochemicals and antioxidants also increase the quality of eating [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8398613\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-lentils\"><strong>2. Lentils<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lentils are another excellent source of protein. The 100 g of lentils contain 24.6 g of protein, 10.7 g of fiber, Iron (6.51 mg), folate (479 mcg), etc., The rich nutritional profile also makes lentils a favorite for vegans for weight loss, muscle gain, and good health [<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/172420\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7<\/a>]. <strong>The lentils have slowly digestible carbohydrates, high fiber, protein, and moderate energy density contents, which becomes beneficial for weight control<\/strong> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3042778\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, it is a good option for <strong>vegans<\/strong>. Further, People with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or consultation, <strong>diabetes<\/strong>, and digestive problems can use lentils. <strong>Lentils also protect from cancer and diabetes and also help in reducing cholesterol<\/strong> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5713359\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-curd-greek-yogurt\"><strong>3. Curd Greek yogurt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The curd or Greek yogurts are famous throughout the world. It is widely known that resistance training and milk and\/or whey protein have the potential to optimize body composition and increase muscle size in adult males and females.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although yogurt differs from milk in terms of consistency and contains bacterial culture yet contains higher protein content which supports muscle [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6503736\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YOGURT_.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YOGURT_.webp 612w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YOGURT_-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/YOGURT_-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yogurt is also involved in body weight control and energy homeostasis, as you replace less healthy foods in your diet and nutrients like calcium and protein to lower the glycemic load and control appetite<\/strong> [<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27332081\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Curd has 10.2 g of protein in 100g<\/strong> [<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170894\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12<\/a>], and the bacterial culture helps to work as a probiotic, which promotes healthy digestion, improves the immunity system, works as an anti-aging tool, and also makes your bones stronger [<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26175486\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-chickpeas\"><strong>4. Chickpeas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, it is called Chana. The chickpeas per 100g have higher dietary protein (20.3g), <strong>fiber<\/strong> (12.2 g), calcium (57 mg), iron (4.31 mg), magnesium, vitamins A, E, and C, folate, etc. [<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/173756\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">14<\/a>]; hence the great source of vegetarian and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/vitamin-b12-for-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>vegan protein<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, research has shown that chickpeas have a beneficial role <strong>in weight management and insulin regulation, promoting heart health and preventing constipation<\/strong> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5188421\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius:10px\">Our latest article <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-2738caeb gb-query-loop-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d9cb06c2 gb-query-loop-item post-2617 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-diet-plan tag-calories tag-diet-plan tag-health-tips tag-vitamin-d-deficiency generate-columns tablet-grid-50 mobile-grid-100 grid-parent grid-33\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9cb06c2\">\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-79357527\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Intermittent-fasting-diet-plan.jpg\" class=\"gb-image-79357527\" alt=\"Intermittent fasting diet plan Indian\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Intermittent-fasting-diet-plan.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Intermittent-fasting-diet-plan-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Intermittent-fasting-diet-plan-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Intermittent-fasting-diet-plan-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Intermittent-fasting-diet-plan-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Intermittent-fasting-diet-plan-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Intermittent-fasting-diet-plan-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Intermittent-fasting-diet-plan-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-95f1ecd6 gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/intermittent-fasting-diet-plan-indian\/\">Best 7 days Intermittent fasting diet plan Indian<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f87fcf17 gb-headline-text\"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-09-15T09:36:19+00:00\">September 15, 2023<\/time><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc208db5 gb-headline-text\">Whether you talk about India or any part of the world, fasting has always been integral to the culture. 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Paneer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is paneer a good source of protein? So the answer is yes, paneer can be a great source of protein for vegetarians.<\/strong> Earlier, conventional dairy paneer was available, but nowadays, different types of paneer are found, such as soy paneer, filled paneer, vegetable-impregnated paneer, low-fat paneer, and UF paneer. Each one has its characteristic nutritional values, taste, and importance. On average, buffalo milk (3.5% fat) paneer contains 18.43g of proteins,<strong> and Cow milk (3.5%) paneer contains 20.93 g protein<\/strong> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4008736\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The high protein is why it is popular among bodybuilders<\/strong> and weight loss aspirants to get the feeling of satiety<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another dish made from cow&#8217;s milk and buffalo&#8217;s milk. It is also known as Indian Paneer. <strong>Adding paneer to your diet provides you with 14 grams of protein and protects you from cancer risk<\/strong>, healing your digestive system, being good for diabetics, and helping you in your weight loss cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/message\/DMXTOAUUTPMUM1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CUSTOMISE-WEIGHT-LOSS-GUIDE.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CUSTOMISE-WEIGHT-LOSS-GUIDE.webp 612w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CUSTOMISE-WEIGHT-LOSS-GUIDE-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/CUSTOMISE-WEIGHT-LOSS-GUIDE-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-seeds-pumpkin-flax-and-chia-seeds\"><strong>6- Seeds: pumpkin, flax, and chia seeds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeds are rich sources of fiber and polyunsaturated fats, especially Omega-3 fatty which<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than Omega-3, seeds are also a good source of protein; for instance, per 100g of flaxseeds contain 20 g of protein, chia seeds contains 16.5 g of protein, and pumpkin seeds contain 30.2 g of protein[17, 18, 19], which is high enough to contribute to your every day dietary requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, <strong>the presence of zinc in all three seeds helps in burning fat and hence <\/strong>weight loss [20]. The protein hyperaminoacidemia is the building block and triggers an increase in muscle protein synthesis and net protein balance [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5041535\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">21<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although all the foods are vegetarian sources, they are still high in protein and fiber, which helps in weight loss and muscle gain. These food, such as paneer, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, chickpeas, curd, lentils, and soybean, are an excellent source of other micronutrients and vitamins which helps in the prevention of other disease like <strong>type 2 diabetes<\/strong>, <strong>cholesterol<\/strong>, cancer, IBS, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note- Excess of anything can have a bad effect on your body, and it would be preferred to have these foods in moderation and consult your nutritionist or doctor, as everybody has different effects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weight loss and muscle gain are sensitive topics for vegetarians since it is thought that to gain muscle, you need to eat chicken for lean &#8230; <a title=\"6 Vegetarian diet for weight loss and muscle gain\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss\/\" aria-label=\"More on 6 Vegetarian diet for weight loss and muscle gain\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":124,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17,31],"tags":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",524,294,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_-150x150.webp",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_-300x168.webp",300,168,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",524,294,false],"large":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",524,294,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",524,294,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",524,294,false],"wpzoom-rcb-block-header":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",524,294,false],"wpzoom-rcb-block-header-square":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",524,294,false],"wpzoom-rcb-block-step-image":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",524,294,false],"wpzoom-rcb-structured-data-1_1":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",500,281,false],"wpzoom-rcb-structured-data-4_3":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",500,281,false],"wpzoom-rcb-structured-data-16_9":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",480,270,false],"woocommerce_thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_-400x294.webp",400,294,true],"woocommerce_single":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",524,294,false],"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_-100x100.webp",100,100,true],"web-stories-poster-portrait":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",524,294,false],"web-stories-publisher-logo":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",96,54,false],"web-stories-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.nutritionmeet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/vegetarian-diet-for-weight-loss_.webp",150,84,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable":"<p>Weight loss and muscle gain are sensitive topics for vegetarians since it is thought that to gain muscle, you need to eat chicken for lean protein. so what is the vegetarian diet for weight loss? 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