Guest guest Posted December 4, 1999 Report Share Posted December 4, 1999 does everything else have *enough* protein? how much protein are we s'posd to get? my mother's worried that i don't get enough. anything you can tell me is cool. ~Betsy >Message: 5 > Fri, 3 Dec 1999 19:37:24 -0500 > " Chris Holifield " <unjust >ummmm everything has protein in it except for fruit, so how can you have >lack of protein? This is a concept that has puzzled me since I first >started my vegetarian adventure about 5 years ago. Have you heard of anyone >dying from lack of protein? I don't think so. > >peace. >chris > > " remember that meat is still murder..... and dairy is still rape " ~~Bets Where in the nursery rhyme does it say Humpty Dumpty is an egg? ___________ Free email with personality! Over 200 domains! http://www.MyOwnEmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 1999 Report Share Posted December 5, 1999 My only suggestion would be to eat a variety of veggies and such healthy stuff, and you won't really need to worry about protein. I think soy is a source of protein, but I'm not sure. It depends upon your eating lifestyle. If you are eating no variety whatsoever, then chances are you are getting little of the protein you need. Variety is the key word here, I think, but you know, the best thing would be to ask a doctor. -Emmy > " Crazy Sunshine Girl " <lollypop > > >Re: protein >Sat, 4 Dec 1999 16:33:15 -0600 > >does everything else have *enough* protein? how much protein are we s'posd >to get? my mother's worried that i don't get enough. anything you can tell >me is cool. > >~Betsy > > >Message: 5 > > Fri, 3 Dec 1999 19:37:24 -0500 > > " Chris Holifield " <unjust > > >ummmm everything has protein in it except for fruit, so how can you have > >lack of protein? This is a concept that has puzzled me since I first > >started my vegetarian adventure about 5 years ago. Have you heard of >anyone > >dying from lack of protein? I don't think so. > > > >peace. > >chris > > > > " remember that meat is still murder..... and dairy is still rape " > > >~~Bets >Where in the nursery rhyme does it say Humpty Dumpty is an egg? > >___________ >Free email with personality! Over 200 domains! >http://www.MyOwnEmail.com > ><< text3.html >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 1999 Report Share Posted December 7, 1999 Betsy, Sorry I don't have time to look up the chart - Mother's milk - the time in our lives we need the most protein - is very low in protein. I wish I was good at memory work! Anyway, most salads would provide you more protein than MM. An avocado or a 1/4 cup of nuts is plenty of protein a day! When I get more time I will type out that info. for you. Eat much of your diet raw so you will get the enzymes and minerals you need. Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 1999 Report Share Posted December 9, 1999 FYI ... it's not true that fruit doesn't provide protein. Using as my source book the USDA's " Nutritive Value of American Foods " , I find for example that an orange has 1.3 grams, a cup of sweet cherries has 2.3, a cup of apricot halves has 1.6 and so forth. While these aren't huge amounts, they certainly do add to the total day's protein RDA, just as veggies and grains and legumes do. Juleen ****************************************** Visit my web page, " The Peaceable Kingdom " , at http://members.tripod.com/~JuleenW/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 1999 Report Share Posted December 9, 1999 > >Betsy, >Sorry I don't have time to look up the chart - Mother's milk - the time in >our lives we need the most protein - is very low in protein. I wish I was >good at memory work! Anyway, most salads would provide you more protein >than MM. An avocado or a 1/4 cup of nuts is plenty of protein a day! When >I get more time I will type out that info. for you. Eat much of your diet >raw so you will get the enzymes and minerals you need. >Shelly > Shelly~ thanks so much! i'm reasonably certain i get *way* more than that a day! yey. my mother will be happy. thanks again!! ~ ~~Bets Suppose they held a war and nobody came? ___________ Free email with personality! Over 200 domains! http://www.MyOwnEmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 As a vegeterian you get usually all the proteins you need from diary products. You have to remember that most people eat to lot of proteins. You will not probably get the same amount of proteins like before, but enough. On Tue, 24 Jul 2001 18:05:42 -0400 Laura Schauble <schauble wrote: I don't even worry about it. They say that if you eat you get enough protein. I do eat a lot of soy products. Love Boca products and I eat soy cheese. Having 'meatballs' for dinner tonight with ziti and veggies. I've been a veggie almost 15 years also. I don't eat tofu either. but does anybody have the same problem wondering how to >vary their protein routine? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Lentils, beans of all kinds, including soya and its products, nuts, seeds, rice etc. Jo I was reading a health book this weekend and it stated that protein is good for your liver. What are good sources of protein for vegans? I wonder if I am eating enough ..... Thanks. Janey x __ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 almost everything has protein in it but..if yer worried, tofu, soybeans, nuts, beans, peas are full of protein leafy greens are really food because they have high protein along with calcium...hihj protein tends to affect calcium levels in the body..also, watch eatin lot of protein, as it will affect the kidneys cheers fraggle " Janey " <janey wrote: >I was reading a health book this weekend and it stated that protein is good >for your liver. What are good sources of protein for vegans? I wonder if I >am eating enough ..... > > > >Thanks. Janey > >x > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Thank you for your energy Jenny. Rich New Forum: www.rawfoodeaters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2004 Report Share Posted August 11, 2004 nonfat plain yogurt....oh wait, thats not vegan...soy beans, beans in general, lentils, and tofu, you can marinate it yourself. ...· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´ Nancy - Suzanne Tuesday, August 10, 2004 9:13 PM protein For those of you who are vegan (or eat a lot of vegan food), what are your primary protein sources? What things would you say are the cheapest? What easy recipes do you frequently use?I don't think that I've been getting enough protein during my pregnancy (supposed to be 80-100 grams/day), and I'd like to get more from veg sources. I eat eggs, dairy products, whole grain bread, occasional fish (shhhh, lol) and occasional meat replacement foods, like the Morningstar riblets. I'd probably eat those fake meats on a daily basis if I could get away with it, but that gets kind of expensive. I had the premarinated tofu once, which was pretty good, but also expensive, IIRC. I may resort to protein shakes once in a while...I just thought I'd see if there were any other options. ;)Suzanne -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Hi Lynne, All fruits and vegetables have protein, and as long as a person is eating good quantities of these, and a good variety, it is virtually impossible to have a protein deficiency. The only time it is possible to not get enough protein is if not enough calories are being consumed, and the body is starving. Just make sure to eat when you are hungry, and don't skimp on serving sizes. Remember that fresh, raw foods are more initially filling than cooked food, due to fiber and water content. You probably will feel hungry sooner after eating a meal of raw foods, than you do with cooked, due to the fact that raw has more bulk, and less calories than a similar-sized cooked meal. Anyway, it is not necessary to try to eat foods " high in protein " . Just eat a well-balanced, and varied raw diet, and you will be fine Christine Lynne <niklyn wrote: Hello Everyone - a question for you - protein - before raw we got our protein from quorn products - but where does the main source of it come from raw - I have read vegetables have some - broccolli is good - nuts too obviously too - what quantities would have to be eaten to get all the protein we need. Thanks - we ate the " sludge " by the way - it really wasn't too bad! Thanks for the other suggestions of how to use the ingredients - they would have been much nicer even in their whole state really - I suppose I was trying to invent - back to nature then pretty much! Love Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Yes, and so many people (even doctors who support healthy/veg lifestyle) misunderstand how much protein one person needs on a daily basis. This is what the RDA recommendation is for protein: Protein recommendations are mainly based on the individuals body weight. The protein RDA is high, to cover most person's needs. The average requirement for protein is 0.6 grams per kilogram of body weight; the RDA is 0.8 grams this is said to meet 97.5% of the population's needs. Looking at a chart I found, that averages about 47 grams for women and 57 for men, which, as mentioned above, is high. It is so easy to get that amount of protein based on a very diverse diet of whole grains, legumes and lots of vegetables and even easier if you're ovo-lacto. Many people have " heard " of a specific amino acid only found in flesh that the body requires and base their opinion on that. , Kyrene Ariadne <kyrene@g...> wrote: > > Yup. I've been told by others that you " have to " digest animal > protein. Um, no you don't. lol Protein, yes. *Animal* protein, no. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 On 1/12/06, organic_homestead <organic_homestead wrote: > Protein recommendations are mainly based on the individuals body > weight. The protein RDA is high, to cover most person's needs. The > average requirement for protein is 0.6 grams per kilogram of body > weight; the RDA is 0.8 grams this is said to meet 97.5% of the > population's needs. Heh. I weigh in around 120/125, and I ignore *ALL* of the requirements because if I ate their recommended " 2000 calories a day " I'd weigh about 200 pounds. In fact, I used to weigh that much and higher for a few years! > It is so easy to get that amount of protein based on a very diverse > diet of whole grains, legumes and lots of vegetables and even easier > if you're ovo-lacto. Not lacto, sadly. I love lacto but it doesn't lvoe me. > Many people have " heard " of a specific amino acid only found in > flesh that the body requires and base their opinion on that. I wonder how made up that is? Probably pretty much made up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 -I have no idea how much I weigh..Do not own a scales. I wear a size medium, or 12-14..Depends on the make of the clothes. I never diet . Being a Vegetarian is my lifestyle. I love to eat, and enjoy preparing differnt , fun and beautiful foods. Smiles and hugs to you all. Deanna -- In , Kyrene Ariadne <kyrene@g...> wrote: > > On 1/12/06, organic_homestead <organic_homestead> wrote: > > Protein recommendations are mainly based on the individuals body > > weight. The protein RDA is high, to cover most person's needs. The > > average requirement for protein is 0.6 grams per kilogram of body > > weight; the RDA is 0.8 grams this is said to meet 97.5% of the > > population's needs. > > Heh. I weigh in around 120/125, and I ignore *ALL* of the > requirements because if I ate their recommended " 2000 calories a day " > I'd weigh about 200 pounds. In fact, I used to weigh that much and > higher for a few years! > > > It is so easy to get that amount of protein based on a very diverse > > diet of whole grains, legumes and lots of vegetables and even easier > > if you're ovo-lacto. > > Not lacto, sadly. I love lacto but it doesn't lvoe me. > > > Many people have " heard " of a specific amino acid only found in > > flesh that the body requires and base their opinion on that. > > I wonder how made up that is? Probably pretty much made up. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Hello Deanna, (Devine one) I am sorry I don't have any information for you. I just wanted to add that I recently switched my daughter from milk based to soy formula, and she is doing wonderfully. In fact, I notice positive differences that may be associated to the switch, such as an easier night's sleep, and more contentment, although this may not be contributed to the soy, but it would be a heck of a coincidence. Ron -I have no idea how much I weigh..Do not own a scales. I wear a size medium, or 12-14..Depends on the make of the clothes. I never diet . Being a Vegetarian is my lifestyle. I love to eat, and enjoy preparing differnt , fun and beautiful foods. Smiles and hugs to you all. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 no meat, produce. it's hot in the summer. dogs are playful. day by day, day by day, o dear lord, three things i pray... salad's good, especially fruit salad. i only really like the taste of fruit, may as well be a fruitarian, it seems the way to go. the way i was meant to eat. there's cheese dip with garlic in the refrigerator, not for me. i eat as often as i'm hungry, as much or as little as i want. i try to keep it in some semblance of meals but my eating could look like a lot of snacking. well, there's some freeflow, associative thought ramblings for your subject. thanks for the material to post from, i needed a meeting. it's always good to hear myself talk, it helps with my commitment to raw. i belong to something! and there are other people that i'm dealing with on this issue! thank you so much everyone, i love all of you. i'm really jovial this morning, i must still be raw, i must have woken up raw. if i wasn't i wouldn't be here, i can tell you that. i'd be lonely and desperate in my food haze, full of sadness and wouldn't be able to do anything but isolate. are you feeling man. as long as i surrender to the will of my god, i'll figure out how to live, what to say, and be alright in general. peace out, rich. don't do anything i wouldn't do. that's a double negative, what does it mean. i don't know, i can't figure it out. boy, the thoughts just come out as fast as the fingers can fly, don't they. whatever happened to elchanon, i remember a lot of people on here liked him for his advice. rawfood , " Krissy " <gfoster wrote: > > Even if you think you need meat there are so many vegetarian choices like smart choice brand " lunch meats " and " hot dogs " . Morning star farms even puts out a copy cat of " steak strips " so while you are transitioning to raw , these things might help you . > Sometimes it's best to take it day by day instead of all at once. > > I have to say though Edame salad helps.............. just make a lemon / olive oil dressing with salt , pepper and garlic and pour it over the beans............. they make a good snack!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 >>>So now that I've discovered that I am allergic to dairy, soy and gluten - I am wondering how to get enough protein! I workout alot, and need the protein for muscle recovery. Sharon, you can get 'more than adequate' protein from: seeds and nuts; gluten free grains such as teff, quinoa, millet, brown rice; and legumes like pintos, kidney beans, black beans, lentils, split peas, etc. The old-fashioned formula was to mix a whole grain and a legume at every meal, thus creating a complete protein. That forumula is now outdated and nutritionists are saying that as long as both types of foods are eaten throughout the day, you'll get all your protein needs met just fine. And that's even with leaving the seeds and nuts out --- and they are an excellent source of protein! I agree --- plant based, food sources are the best! LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Sharon Remember that everything has protein, some more some less. It isn't absolutely necesssary to take animal proteins to have adequate as long as you eat a variety of different plant proteins. You might want to look at food combining to get a little better understanding of what is needed. I agree with LaDonna, though, you can get more than adequate from seeds, nuts, grains, pulses and beans. Don't forget that you can use these foods in different forms and not just have to chomp down on some nuts - butters, sauces, there are a variety of ways to prepare and serve. One serving of nuts is between 8 and 11 indivual nuts (not including peanuts) so it shouldn't be hard for your to get more than adequate. BL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Thank you for the good advice. I have been doing some research on food combining, but am glad to hear that as long as you eat a combination throughout the day, versus at one sitting, it is adequate. I have to be careful how much beans and nuts I eat because they can upset my digestive system fairly easily....but I know adzuki beans, and pinto beans are a bit easier to digest - so I will lean toward those most often. I am probably getting more protein than I realize and should not worry so much. Thank you! On 7/13/06, Brenda-Lee Olson <shalomaleichemacademy wrote: > > Sharon > > Remember that everything has protein, some more some less. It isn't > absolutely necesssary to take animal proteins to have adequate as long as > you eat a variety of different plant proteins. You might want to look at > food combining to get a little better understanding of what is needed. > > I agree with LaDonna, though, you can get more than adequate from seeds, > nuts, grains, pulses and beans. Don't forget that you can use these foods > in different forms and not just have to chomp down on some nuts - butters, > sauces, there are a variety of ways to prepare and serve. > > One serving of nuts is between 8 and 11 indivual nuts (not including > peanuts) so it shouldn't be hard for your to get more than adequate. > > BL > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Sharon, Besides using all the plant based proteins that LaDonna mentioned, buckwheat is very helpful for your muscles, as are beans, corn and chia seeds. Chia seeds can be purchased at health food stores. They help with muscle strength. The recipe I use is as follows: Soak 1 tsp chia seeds in 4 oz. juice for 2-3 hours and drink 3 to 4 times per day. When I drink the 1st, I put another on to soak, put it in the fridge and do it again. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I forgot also to mention hemp hearts which are not only a good protein but also a source of essential fatty acids. BL On 7/13/06, candocook <candocook wrote: > > Sharon, Besides using all the plant based proteins that LaDonna > mentioned, buckwheat is very helpful for your muscles, as are beans, > corn and chia seeds. Chia seeds can be purchased at health food > stores. They help with muscle strength. The recipe I use is as > follows: Soak 1 tsp chia seeds in 4 oz. juice for 2-3 hours and drink > 3 to 4 times per day. When I drink the 1st, I put another on to soak, > put it in the fridge and do it again. Cheers! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Thank you for the recommendation. I've never heard of chia seeds - but I will look for them! On 7/13/06, candocook <candocook wrote: > > Sharon, Besides using all the plant based proteins that LaDonna > mentioned, buckwheat is very helpful for your muscles, as are beans, > corn and chia seeds. Chia seeds can be purchased at health food > stores. They help with muscle strength. The recipe I use is as > follows: Soak 1 tsp chia seeds in 4 oz. juice for 2-3 hours and drink > 3 to 4 times per day. When I drink the 1st, I put another on to soak, > put it in the fridge and do it again. Cheers! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 On Jul 14, 2006, at 11:17 AM, Sharon Cercone wrote: > Thank you for the recommendation. I've never heard of chia seeds - > but I > will look for them! I buy them at Latin/Mexican markets. They're pretty inexpensive and great for chia pet refills. Our local HFS do not carry chia seeds. ygg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Try Red Star's Nutritional Yeast for protein as well for great source of B12. Find it in most any health food store. , " La Tea Dah " <teacups wrote: > > >>>So now that I've discovered that I am allergic to dairy, soy and > gluten - I am wondering how to get enough protein! I workout alot, > and need the protein for muscle recovery. > > Sharon, you can get 'more than adequate' protein from: seeds and nuts; > gluten free grains such as teff, quinoa, millet, brown rice; and legumes > like pintos, kidney beans, black beans, lentils, split peas, etc. The > old-fashioned formula was to mix a whole grain and a legume at every meal, > thus creating a complete protein. That forumula is now outdated and > nutritionists are saying that as long as both types of foods are eaten > throughout the day, you'll get all your protein needs met just fine. And > that's even with leaving the seeds and nuts out --- and they are an > excellent source of protein! > > I agree --- plant based, food sources are the best! > LaDonna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 At 04:03 PM 7/16/2006, you wrote: >Try Red Star's Nutritional Yeast for protein as well for great source >of B12. Find it in most any health food store. I bought some of this, but I have no clue what to do with it. Ideas? Shannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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