Q Can I take enough protein from macrobiotic diet?
A Yes, you can. And in healthier way than from animal protein
Beans are very good source of protein, and unlike meat, they are low in fat and cholesterol. Recent study shows that soy bean and its processed food such as tofu, tempeh and natto reduce the risk of heart disease and breast / prostate cancers.
Whole grains, and even vegetables contains some protein, too. By eating variety of foods, you can take enough healthy protein.
Here is the index to show how much protein each food contains. / 100g
Beans / bean products
soy bean 34g azuki bean 20g lentils 28g chick pea 19g tofu 13 g tempeh 19 g natto 16g