Protein-rich foods Lean meats, fish, poultry Fermented (preferably) reduced-fat dairy foods: cheese, yogurt Eggs Beans and peas: These are great protein options for vegetarians. Although they do contain a fair amount of starch, they are also fiber-rich, which slows down how quickly your body digests and absorbs them, so there is little concern for them causing you to have a glucose crash from the starch.
