Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Okay, really dumb q's here, but better you guys, than someone who could look at me with the " are you stoopid? " look? While, yes, I am a newbie veggie, I have the following question: " Are the following considered vegetables? I know it soulds dumb, but I tend to categorize everything I eat (protiens, carbs, etc.) and am adjusting to the idea that my protein (formerly meat) could be a vegetable! Potatoes Tofu Beans Thanks for your patience, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I'm sure there are others that are wondering the same thing. It is not a dumb question. I remember one of my teachers used to say, that for everyone one person that would ask a question in a classroom full of people there were at least 10 in that room that were wondering the same thing. Potatoes are consider both a starch and a vegetable. Tofu and Beans are protein and vegetable. Check out this great chart. It explains things well. http://www.5aday.gov/benefits/nutrient_guide.html Judy - sammythingy Monday, November 13, 2006 6:14 PM The dumbest questions yet Okay, really dumb q's here, but better you guys, than someone who could look at me with the " are you stoopid? " look? While, yes, I am a newbie veggie, I have the following question: " Are the following considered vegetables? I know it soulds dumb, but I tend to categorize everything I eat (protiens, carbs, etc.) and am adjusting to the idea that my protein (formerly meat) could be a vegetable! Potatoes Tofu Beans Thanks for your patience, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi Lori, I'm a newbie too, but I think I can answer this one. I'm mildy hypoglycemic so I have to make sure I eat enough protein and not too much sugar or I feel pretty bad. This kept me from following my heart and becoming a vegetarian for a long time. I'm not a huge carbo junkie so I don't really worry about that, but I do make sure to eat a good amount of protein at each meal. I also focus on eating green leafy stuff with lots of iron in eat. Some of my favorite protein foods are: avocados black beans cheese (cheddar, swiss, feta, cream cheese) boca burgers (the vegan " grilled " kind) eggs granolas I would like to add more grains to my diet, but I don't know how to cook with them yet! Have a good day, Melissa sammythingy <sammything wrote: Okay, really dumb q's here, but better you guys, than someone who could look at me with the " are you stoopid? " look? While, yes, I am a newbie veggie, I have the following question: " Are the following considered vegetables? I know it soulds dumb, but I tend to categorize everything I eat (protiens, carbs, etc.) and am adjusting to the idea that my protein (formerly meat) could be a vegetable! Potatoes Tofu Beans Thanks for your patience, Lori Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 I have read that white potatoes, as white bread, is not good to eat. Yet, the white potato used to be rather nutritious, I once thought. The only reason I think that white potatoes became 'bad' is the glycemic factor (of becoming sugar quicker). I had a friend who made her diet primarily of a baked potato with light butter and light sour cream and vegetarian vegetable soup, and she dropped a lot of weight. I prefer sweet potatoes, but their weird shapes make them a little harder to make without peeling in the microwave. There is protein even in Swiss chard, I think. Just do a Google search for protein and you will find lots of ideas. M.A. Mary Anne Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 , Saille <saille_sandwitch wrote: > [...snip...] > Some of my favorite protein foods are: > avocados > black beans > cheese (cheddar, swiss, feta, cream cheese) > boca burgers (the vegan " grilled " kind) > eggs > granolas [...snip...] Avocados have very little protein, only a gram per 100 calories. -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 www.bobsredmill.com he has some GREAT grains & has recipes to go with them too! Check 'em out! He's awesome Whitney >I would like to add more grains to my diet, but I don't know how to cook with them yet! Have a good day, Melissa Access over 1 million songs - Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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