Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Welcome everyone! Check out the New Veg Files on the web site as others have said. No one really knows how much protein humans need. I find it helpful to plan 2 meals a day as my mom did, including 1) fruits/veggies, 2) protein source, 3) good carbs (whole wheat bread, other whole grains, etc)(However, you don't need to eat whole wheat to still be a vegetarian.) Good protein sources could include cheese or soy cheese, legumes/beans (such as kidney beans, garbanzos, etc), nuts and nut butters (PB is a GREAT source of protein), seeds (sunnies, for example), eggs, or tofu and tempeh (I hate uncooked tofu, but fried or baked it's heavenly). Check the nutrient lists for protein levels. We ALL have vastly different likes and dislikes, but it's easy to get plenty of protein with a little planning ahead. Heidi **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300000002\ 5 48) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hi, Don't forget grains as a source of protein. Quinoa and Millet are two EXCELLENT sources of protein. -Annette Heidiup1 wrote: Welcome everyone! Check out the New Veg Files on the web site as others have said. No one really knows how much protein humans need. I find it helpful to plan 2 meals a day as my mom did, including 1) fruits/veggies, 2) protein source, 3) good carbs (whole wheat bread, other whole grains, etc)(However, you don't need to eat whole wheat to still be a vegetarian.) Good protein sources could include cheese or soy cheese, legumes/beans (such as kidney beans, garbanzos, etc), nuts and nut butters (PB is a GREAT source of protein), seeds (sunnies, for example), eggs, or tofu and tempeh (I hate uncooked tofu, but fried or baked it's heavenly). Check the nutrient lists for protein levels. We ALL have vastly different likes and dislikes, but it's easy to get plenty of protein with a little planning ahead. Heidi **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp00300000002\ 5 48) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Human breast milk has about 0.8% to 0.9% protein, so why should humans who are not growing, need so much? I believe we can get all the protein we need from fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. We certainly don't need the amount that most people are eating! It taxes the kidneys, and high protein content has been linked to making the body acidic, causing calcium to be leached from the body, thus causing osteoporosis. (This is why you don't see osteoporosis among those who don't even consume any dairy or meat, like referred to in The China Study/Project.) Most Americans should worry about getting TOO much protein! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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