Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 hi and welcome to: elaine yehudit mark alison nelli arjun as far as alison's concern about getting enough protein, rest easy knowing that you probably are getting plenty of protein provided your diet is a balanced one. protein is in just about everything to some degree, so it's relatively easy to come by. you do not need to worry about combining proteins at each meal-- your body will combine the different proteins you eat for you. some excellent vegan sources of protein are: -nuts/seeds -most whole grains -tofu, tempeh, and other soy products -seitan -beans if you are lacto/ovo, you can add to that list: -eggs (the whites in particular) -dairy products hope this helps! melody http://www.melodysmusic.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 My sister was a vegetarian for many years and wasn't eating enough protein (wasn't making sure her diet was balanced). She ended up in the doctor's office and unfortunately the doctor told her she HAD to start eating meat again to get enough protein... and she believed him. He was an old-school doctor, and my sister is a pretty progressive thinker (believes in alternate meds and healing) so I'm not sure why she believed him, but she now eats meat. You can definitely get plenty of protein in a vegetarian diet, but it is a good idea to pay some attention. I just make sure I get tofu, beans/rice, dairy (I'm not vegan), fake meat products, etc. each day. I also eat protein bars and drink protein drinks on occasion (and especially when I'm traveling when it can be hard to find good veggie food). Many folks I've talked to can actually feel when they need protein -- I'm one of them. I get tired, cranky, and just feel " off " when I'm not eating enough protein, so this helps me stay on track with my diet. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 laurieadrienne wrote: >You can definitely get plenty of protein in a vegetarian diet, but it is a good idea to pay some attention. I agree. You need to keep an eye on what you eat- not just protein, but iron and the right fats. A good rule of thumb, imo, is to make sure that you have at least half as much protein, in each meal, as you do non-fiber carbohydrates. This means getting acquainted with how many carbs are in the foods that you eat most, but it's worth it. >Many folks I've talked to can actually feel when they need protein I can tell when I need protein, because I will crave it. Not only that, but if I don't eat enough protein, I get brainfogged (although fortunately, that hasn't happened in years- I am careful.) Protein & aminos are really important to the formation of neurotransmitters and other nerve & brain chemicals. I have finals next week- I'll be eating really high-pro then - priscilla Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at HotJobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 , reptile grrl <reptilegoddess> wrote: > I can tell when I need protein, because I will crave it. Not only that, but if I don't eat enough protein, I get brainfogged I've found that when I'm not getting enough protein I crave sugar/sweets. Not sure why, but I know several people who have the same response (not just vegetarians). So, if you're craving a donut, you might be better off to have a handful of nuts. -- Sherri A mindfuck is a terrible thing to waste. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.678 / Virus Database: 440 - Release 5/6/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2004 Report Share Posted May 8, 2004 nadiana1 wrote: > as far as alison's concern about getting enough protein, rest easy knowing > that you probably are getting plenty of protein provided your diet is a balanced > one. protein is in just about everything to some degree, so it's relatively > easy to come by. I agree. What a lot of people in the USA don't seem to realize is they are more likely to suffer from eating too much protein, not too little. " In one study, individuals consuming excess protein were found to have a negative calcium balance of 137 mg per day. Estimates were that, at this rate, the annual rate of loss could reach 50 grams of calcium with the potential for a skeletal mass loss of 4 percent a year. Another important finding in this study was the fact that, regardless of how much dietary calcium was increased (through calcium-rich foods or supplements), it could not compensate for the calcium losses as long as subjects remained on an excessively high-protein diet... " http://www.gentlebirth.org/nwnm.org/Diet_Prevents_Osteoporosis.htm Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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