Did you know that a lack of protein can cause a loss of muscle mass, a drop in immunity, and weakening of the heart and respiratory system? Experts recommend we take in approximately 60 grams of protein a day but without eating meat vegetarians sometimes have trouble meeting this requirement.

Here are some easy ways to add some additional protein to your diet:

Oatmeal cooked with cow's milk start your day off with a full 15.2 grams of protein.

Growing up, I never enjoyed cottage cheese, and that's the kind way of putting it. I didn't understand how anyone could take pleasure in a white, chunky, oddly salty, mystery clump kind of thing. Despite years of cottage cheese abstinence, however, I finally decided to give it a chance after hearing about its muscle-friendly nutrient content. Besides, every able bodybuilder was eating it. You couldn't be cool unless you tried it. You know the deal. So now, here I am, advocating cottage cheese on associated content. Who could've guessed?

Why You Should Eat it