Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 As Vegans, what is considered high protien foods? Also, what are considered high iron foods? I don't care for Tofu, at least how I make it. Thank you!! Sandy Abernathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Legumes, beans lentils peas, usually have the most protein at something like 25% of their calories from protein. Vegetarians find natural protein more diffuse and less concentrated than omnivores or body builders who take refined protein supplements. If I remember right, medical writers have blamed high protein diets for causing the loss of calcium from the body. Legumes and greens are also a source for iron. Slim , " Sandy Abernathy " <sandy.abernathy wrote: > > As Vegans, what is considered high protien foods? > > Also, what are considered high iron foods? > > I don't care for Tofu, at least how I make it. > > Thank you!! > > Sandy Abernathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 Quinoa is a complete protein, and tasty too! --- On Sat, 3/6/10, Slim <slim_langer wrote:Slim <slim_langer Re: I have a couple of questions please..... Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 10:24 AM Legumes, beans lentils peas, usually have the most protein at something like 25% of their calories from protein. Vegetarians find natural protein more diffuse and less concentrated than omnivores or body builders who take refined protein supplements. If I remember right, medical writers have blamed high protein diets for causing the loss of calcium from the body. Legumes and greens are also a source for iron. Slim , "Sandy Abernathy" <sandy.abernathy@ ...> wrote: > > As Vegans, what is considered high protien foods? > > Also, what are considered high iron foods? > > I don't care for Tofu, at least how I make it. > > Thank you!! > > Sandy Abernathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 All plants are *complete* proteins, meaning they have the full spectrum of essential amino acids. The " incomplete protein " idea is a myth continually reinforced by the omni media. If you have doubts, check the USDA database for essential amino acid profiles and note that there are NO ZEROES. That said, quinoa is high in protein for a grain, and beans are comparable to meat on a per calorie basis, plus they have lots of fiber making them far superior to some dead animal! Protein is a nonissue unless you eat mostly refined white flour and sugar. , Jenn <batmanusdmychina wrote: > > Quinoa is a complete protein, and tasty too! > > --- On Sat, 3/6/10, Slim <slim_langer wrote: > > Slim <slim_langer > Re: I have a couple of questions please..... > > Saturday, March 6, 2010, 10:24 AM >  > > > Legumes, beans lentils peas, usually have the most protein at something like 25% of their calories from protein. Vegetarians find natural protein more diffuse and less concentrated than omnivores or body builders who take refined protein supplements. If I remember right, medical writers have blamed high protein diets for causing the loss of calcium from the body. Legumes and greens are also a source for iron. > > > > Slim > > > > , " Sandy Abernathy " <sandy.abernathy@ ....> wrote: > > > > > > As Vegans, what is considered high protien foods? > > > > > > Also, what are considered high iron foods? > > > > > > I don't care for Tofu, at least how I make it. > > > > > > Thank you!! > > > > > > Sandy Abernathy > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Sandy--I believe the website VegFamily has the lists of vegan sources of iron, protein, etc. somewhere. Or maybe it's Hallelujah Acres. In general, nuts, beans, and seeds are high protein, and green leafy veggies are high iron. Blackstrap molasses, raisins, and cream of wheat cereral are also high iron foods. As for tofu--throw a few small cubes in with a green smoothie, or when you make a creamy type of dip or dressing! You'll never know it's there. Marilyn Sandy Abernathy <sandy.abernathy Fri, Mar 5, 2010 8:00 pm I have a couple of questions please..... As Vegans, what is considered high protien foods? Also, what are considered high iron foods? I don't care for Tofu, at least how I make it. Thank you!! Sandy Abernathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 That is correct, as I know it. Too much protein leeches calcium from the bones. People eating a lot of meat and dairy are usually eating too much protein, setting themselves up for osteoporosis and similar problems (no, drinking more milk and eating yogurt won't help, despite what the commercials want us to believe). Check a reliable vegan source to see how much protein a healthy vegan really needs--I think it's something like 20-30 gms. per day (non-pregnant). Marilyn Slim <slim_langer Sat, Mar 6, 2010 12:24 pm Re: I have a couple of questions please..... Legumes, beans lentils peas, usually have the most protein at something like 25% of their calories from protein. Vegetarians find natural protein more diffuse and less concentrated than omnivores or body builders who take refined protein supplements. If I remember right, medical writers have blamed high protein diets for causing the loss of calcium from the body. Legumes and greens are also a source for iron. Slim , "Sandy Abernathy" <sandy.abernathy wrote: > > As Vegans, what is considered high protien foods? > > Also, what are considered high iron foods? > > I don't care for Tofu, at least how I make it. > > Thank you!! > > Sandy Abernathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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