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 aggrocultural rated 8 months ago - Fantastic!
If you've ever wanted to ask the question of a vegetarian, "But how do you get your protein?" then THIS is the site you should read! The essence is this: don't be scared of lack of protein, since most of us get twice as much as we need ... and an excess of protein...
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- aggrocultural rated 8 months ago
- Fantastic!
If you've ever wanted to ask the question of a vegetarian, "But how do you get your protein?" then THIS is the site you should read! The essence is this: don't be scared of lack of protein, since most of us get twice as much as we need ... and an excess of protein from animal products can actually be extremely detrimental to one's health!
From the site:
"Animal protein is not in some way better than incomplete vegetable protein, though we might say it is simpler .... the proteins themselves --- made, as they are, of the same old amino acids --- are neither inferior nor superior ....
But when we consider the sources of protein, we can't evaluate the protein in them as an isolated element, because it isn't: when you chow down on a steak or a bowl of chili, you don't get just the protein, you get the whole package. Considered this way, it is quite easy to make a judgment call on superior or inferior. Yes, meat, fish, chicken, eggs and milk are good sources of complete protein. But are they as healthful as a whole? Most of their calories come from fat, not protein, and those fats are saturated. Much of this fat is both cholesterol-containing and, in some people, cholesterol-inducing. Even high-protein diets selected from relatively lean animal-based foods have been linked to fat-clogged arteries, according to Jane Brody."
- Necropolice rated 11 months ago
- Good site, I'm not sure if all of the information is accurate, but this is a good second opinion to the low-carb frenzy.
- HermioneK rated 8 months ago
- From the page: "The Bottom Line: Old and New Think on Protein"
- veganlover rated 9 months ago
- The number one question most vegetarians get asked is "How do you get enough protein?"
There is many ways for veg*ans to get protien some sources:
Soyfoods (tofu, tempeh, TVP, soy milk, "new generation" soyfoods such as "soysage", ready-grounds, etc)
Beans & legumes (chickpeas, black beans, lentils, kidney beans, ad infinitum), especially in combo with whole grains
Nuts & seeds (including nut butters)
Seitan (wheat gluten)
As well as veg substitutes.
- AlthaeaSoaps rated 8 months ago
- so.freaking.tired. of the protein question. sheesh.
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