Guest guest Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 From John: I am here b/c I was invited by mosaic and i'm interested in learning more about veggies and grains, heck and protein. John, what is heck in connection with food? Did you mean hemp? beans? legumes? I joined this group awhile back but haven't posted yet, so this is a good excuse to get started. I have a vegan boyfriend and I'm nervous that if we live together, he won't like it if I eat meat, chicken and fish. I know something about combining legumes and grains (one part legumes to two parts grains) to get a more complete protein, but I don't know what quantity is a good substitute for meat. Is there a formula? Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Glad you were inspired to post Anna! LOL I read it as an expression but I see what you mean now! *intrigued* Understand about you and your boyfriends issues - its often a compromise in a partnership isnt it ? ( though I admit my challenges usually come in the form of wildly different wallpaper and decor taste! which is easier) But I am sure that doing the steps will help you find what suits You. yes I came across the 'combining legumes and grains' thing some time ago and believe that nowadays the current view is that just having some of everything through the day is ok ! and besides, the steps take care of it really with 'protein, green and brown', mostly. have you started breakfast yet Anna? what sort of protein do you like then? its easier to just think breakfast protein maybe. I have a shake usually for breakfast, currently Im mixing it up thick and adding seeds like a porridge. Sweet potato to go with. hows about you? , Anna Olson <annols wrote: > > From John: I am here b/c I was invited by mosaic and i'm interested > in learning more about veggies > and grains, heck and protein. > > John, what is heck in connection with food? Did you mean hemp? beans? > legumes? > > I joined this group awhile back but haven't posted yet, so this is a > good excuse to get started. I have a vegan boyfriend and I'm nervous > that if we live together, he won't like it if I eat meat, chicken and > fish. I know something about combining legumes and grains (one part > legumes to two parts grains) to get a more complete protein, but I > don't know what quantity is a good substitute for meat. Is there a > formula? > > Anna > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Dear Anna, I have been vegan for almost a year and moved in with my boyfriend about three months ago. He is not vegan, or even vegetarian, so I was worried that we wouldn't be able to accommodate both our food tastes. At the beginning I told him that if he wanted to buy meat or chicken, he could very well do it and I wouldn't object. However, he was trying to get into a healthier diet, so we agreed that in the house there would not be any animal products, and that he would satisfy his more omnivorous cravings when we went out to eat. This arrangement has worked wonders and he has become more and more used to a vegan diet, which he very much appreciates. I guess what I would say is, have a very honest conversation with your boyfriend and let him know about your worries. There are definitely ways to obtain all the protein you need from a vegan diet, so it is just a matter of doing a little research. So maybe it would be worth going with the flow in terms of what works best for both you and your boyfriend, without trying to reach a specific agreement right away, and be patient about your own needs and his as well. Hope this is helpful. My very best, Julia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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