Protein...

[Guest guest]

I'm not a medical doctor or registered dietician, but I've been a veggie for

21 years and vegan for 16 of those years. I exercise vigorously daily and

have for the past 30 years. I get protein from beans. As I've never had a

diet related health problem in all the years I've been a vegan, I figure I

must be doing something right. I don't understand those who say athletes

need lots of protein. Based on what I've read, it appears that professional

athletes get their energy from complex carbohydrates, such as pasta, rice

and potatoes. But don't forget to take a supplement for vitamin B12!

Good luck.

 

 

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" wncannon " <wncannon

<sfBAVeg >

Monday, June 30, 2003 8:18 AM

[sfBAVeg] Protein...

 

 

> Hi. I am a Bay Area Vegan. I have been vegan for almost two

> months. I was vegan for a year up until December of 2001...then fell

> off the wagon for a year or so and now I am back.

>

> I have a question. How do you other vegans make sure to get your

> daily protein requirement in? I know it is about 60-70 grams for the

> average adult.

>

> I exercise a lot and I am sickened by some of the health and exercise

> websites. They claim that a male exercising regularly should take in

> almost 200g of protein a day!!!! And these guys are not vegan...all

> those poor animals are being eaten just so they can become meatheads

> with no neck! How sad!

>

> So, any info on how you make sure you get your daily requirement

> would be helpful..

>

> Thanks.

>

>

>

>

> BAY AREA VEGETARIANS (BAV) is a community group for veggies to network &

find

> support. Free membership and lots of free events :-) See below links for

more

> veggie info....

>

> *Bay Area Vegetarians - Event Calendar, free Membership info, Charter, FAQ

and More!

>

> http://www.bayareaveg.org/

>

> Local Animal Rights groups

> http://www.freedom4animals.org/events.html

> eastbayanimals/

>

>