Vegetarian diets can be mighty healthy, but if you're not careful, they can lack protein, which is not very healthy and can be a real bummer if you're trying to lose weight. You see, protein keeps hunger at bay better than carbs and fat, and so it's essential for a good diet to contain the right amount of protein -- check out this chart to see exactly how much you need.

FitSugar shares some meatless ways to keep the protein flowing -- beans, tofu and cottage cheese are three.