Comments on: I want to become a vegetarian, what are some good protein substitutes? http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html Vegetarian Resource with Free Vegetarian Recipes Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:15:33 +0000 hourly 1 By: Charlie F http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html/comment-page-1#comment-4859 Charlie F Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html#comment-4859 All food has protein, so unless you starve yourself you will get enough protein. Read - The Protein Myth by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/protein_myth.html All food has protein, so unless you starve yourself you will get enough protein.

Read – The Protein Myth by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/protein_myth.html

]]> By: Cherry http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html/comment-page-1#comment-4860 Cherry Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html#comment-4860 soy?! soy?!

]]> By: Becca http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html/comment-page-1#comment-4861 Becca Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html#comment-4861 Good for you =). First off, I'm not sure if you've ever had tofu or not but, it's actually very versatile and can be used for so many things. You're immune system will be fine as long as you keep yourself healthy. Most don't realize that people are getting too much protein and/or there really isn't a thing such as a "protein deficiency. Be prepared to hear about it non stop though. Anyway, some great sources of protein can come from soybeans, lentils, kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, nuts, peanut butter, brown rice, spinach, broccoli etc. There are also meat replacements other than tofu such as tempeh, seitan, veggie burgers, veggie dogs, deli meat, veg chickn patties and nuggets. If you need recipes Vegweb.com has some great ones. They are mostly Vegan recipes but can easily be made vegetarian if need be. There are also some great books with information on going veg.. "Diet for A New America" was good for me. Good luck. Good for you =). First off, I’m not sure if you’ve ever had tofu or not but, it’s actually very versatile and can be used for so many things. You’re immune system will be fine as long as you keep yourself healthy. Most don’t realize that people are getting too much protein and/or there really isn’t a thing such as a "protein deficiency. Be prepared to hear about it non stop though.
Anyway, some great sources of protein can come from soybeans, lentils, kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, nuts, peanut butter, brown rice, spinach, broccoli etc. There are also meat replacements other than tofu such as tempeh, seitan, veggie burgers, veggie dogs, deli meat, veg chickn patties and nuggets.
If you need recipes Vegweb.com has some great ones. They are mostly Vegan recipes but can easily be made vegetarian if need be. There are also some great books with information on going veg.. "Diet for A New America" was good for me.

Good luck.

]]> By: heartshapedbox_91 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html/comment-page-1#comment-4862 heartshapedbox_91 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html#comment-4862 Actually, I want to respond to Becca, I agree on average most people actually are consuming way more protein then they need, and its just no use. Your body can only process so much at once and the rest just goes to waste. But there actually is "protein deficiency".....look it up. It's very prevalent in developing countries. Actually, I want to respond to Becca, I agree on average most people actually are consuming way more protein then they need, and its just no use. Your body can only process so much at once and the rest just goes to waste. But there actually is "protein deficiency"…..look it up. It’s very prevalent in developing countries.

]]> By: matt_fitzpat http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html/comment-page-1#comment-4863 matt_fitzpat Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html#comment-4863 Vegetarians get the protein question a lot. I'm not sure who started the myth that meat is the only source of protein, but it's just that, a myth. All living things, even down to the lowliest bacterium, contain protein for survival. Not just animals. Unfortunately, this myth causes real harm. Overconsumption of protein -- more than about 2 grams per kilogram of your body weight per day (g/kg/d) -- can lead to weight gain and obesity, because excess protein is metabolized to fat, just like excess carbs. Overconsumption of protein can also lead to gout and kidney problems. On the other hand, protein deficiency is rare in industrialized countries, even among vegans. Protein deficiency is almost always a result of getting too few total calories (i.e. starvation). I happen to be a vegan, and no signs of protein deficiency here: I commute by bicycle, I lift weights twice a week, I get very mild cold and flu symptoms, I only feel tired if I haven't slept enough, and I still have all my hair. I'd be a walking milk commercial, if not for the fact that I never drink the stuff. Anyway, down to numbers: you need 0.8-1.8 g/kg/d. Eggs, dairy, and soy will provide plenty. Other plant sources of protein will also suffice, so long as you combine varied sources (grains, legumes, seeds/nuts, and veggies) over the course of a day, to cover all the essential amino acids. As an example, I'm a vegan and I weigh 67 kg. Since I lead an active lifestyle (i.e. I eat like a pig to get enough calories for exercise), I aim for 70-80 g of protein per day. I can have a simple PB&J sandwich with a small handful of cashews (bread = grains group, peanut butter = legumes group, cashews = seeds/nuts group) for 18 grams of protein -- and that's just a light post-workout snack. No "weird" food necessary, just ordinary food that everyone eats. Long story short, protein isn't the concern. The better question to ask, concerning eliminating fish from your diet, is about omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin B-12 sources. Canola oil, flaxseed oil, and (if you can stand the taste) hemp oil are rich in omega-3s. Some brands of soy milk, peanut butter, and buttery spread have vegetarian omega-3s added. Vitamin B-12 can be found in almost any basic multivitamin. Get those two nutrients covered, and you can safely skip the fish. Vegetarians get the protein question a lot. I’m not sure who started the myth that meat is the only source of protein, but it’s just that, a myth. All living things, even down to the lowliest bacterium, contain protein for survival. Not just animals.

Unfortunately, this myth causes real harm. Overconsumption of protein — more than about 2 grams per kilogram of your body weight per day (g/kg/d) — can lead to weight gain and obesity, because excess protein is metabolized to fat, just like excess carbs. Overconsumption of protein can also lead to gout and kidney problems.

On the other hand, protein deficiency is rare in industrialized countries, even among vegans. Protein deficiency is almost always a result of getting too few total calories (i.e. starvation). I happen to be a vegan, and no signs of protein deficiency here: I commute by bicycle, I lift weights twice a week, I get very mild cold and flu symptoms, I only feel tired if I haven’t slept enough, and I still have all my hair. I’d be a walking milk commercial, if not for the fact that I never drink the stuff.

Anyway, down to numbers: you need 0.8-1.8 g/kg/d. Eggs, dairy, and soy will provide plenty. Other plant sources of protein will also suffice, so long as you combine varied sources (grains, legumes, seeds/nuts, and veggies) over the course of a day, to cover all the essential amino acids.

As an example, I’m a vegan and I weigh 67 kg. Since I lead an active lifestyle (i.e. I eat like a pig to get enough calories for exercise), I aim for 70-80 g of protein per day. I can have a simple PB&J sandwich with a small handful of cashews (bread = grains group, peanut butter = legumes group, cashews = seeds/nuts group) for 18 grams of protein — and that’s just a light post-workout snack. No "weird" food necessary, just ordinary food that everyone eats.

Long story short, protein isn’t the concern. The better question to ask, concerning eliminating fish from your diet, is about omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin B-12 sources. Canola oil, flaxseed oil, and (if you can stand the taste) hemp oil are rich in omega-3s. Some brands of soy milk, peanut butter, and buttery spread have vegetarian omega-3s added. Vitamin B-12 can be found in almost any basic multivitamin. Get those two nutrients covered, and you can safely skip the fish.

]]> By: colleen j http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html/comment-page-1#comment-4864 colleen j Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html#comment-4864 Soy, Dairy, Beans, Legumes, and Nuts. Soy, Dairy, Beans, Legumes, and Nuts.

]]> By: TheLiberalMedia http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html/comment-page-1#comment-4865 TheLiberalMedia Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html#comment-4865 If you are concerned with how animals are treated for food production, you should consider becoming vegan, not vegetarian. Vegetarian diets permit egg and dairy consumption, and the egg and dairy industries are some of the worst for animal abuse. I would encourage you to see this link, http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm, which has a long list of plant-based foods that contain protein, as well as recommended amounts of protein for a healthy diet. It might surprise you that you can easily meet your protein requirements with a vegan diet. Regarding the immune system, consumption of dairy products can cause inflammation of the digestive system due to inability to break down lactose, causing unhealthy hyperactivity of the immune system. Some people take enzymes just to digest milk, which they would not need in the first place if they consumed soy, almond, or rice milks. Consumption of bovine growth hormone, used to increase production of milk, has been linked to cancer, and dairy consumption in general linked to allergies, bone disease (osteoporosis), heart disease and breast cancer. Of course, you may see articles online that dairy foods are good for heart health. Guess what website that comes from? Nationaldairycouncil.org. What a shock! Check this out: http://www.fitwise.com/milk_truth.asp. It contains citations to numerous medical journal articles on the detrimental effects of consuming dairy products. If you are concerned with how animals are treated for food production, you should consider becoming vegan, not vegetarian. Vegetarian diets permit egg and dairy consumption, and the egg and dairy industries are some of the worst for animal abuse. I would encourage you to see this link, http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm, which has a long list of plant-based foods that contain protein, as well as recommended amounts of protein for a healthy diet. It might surprise you that you can easily meet your protein requirements with a vegan diet.

Regarding the immune system, consumption of dairy products can cause inflammation of the digestive system due to inability to break down lactose, causing unhealthy hyperactivity of the immune system. Some people take enzymes just to digest milk, which they would not need in the first place if they consumed soy, almond, or rice milks. Consumption of bovine growth hormone, used to increase production of milk, has been linked to cancer, and dairy consumption in general linked to allergies, bone disease (osteoporosis), heart disease and breast cancer.

Of course, you may see articles online that dairy foods are good for heart health. Guess what website that comes from? Nationaldairycouncil.org. What a shock! Check this out: http://www.fitwise.com/milk_truth.asp. It contains citations to numerous medical journal articles on the detrimental effects of consuming dairy products.

]]> By: Dominic http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html/comment-page-1#comment-4866 Dominic Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html#comment-4866 Protein sources = tofu, beans, edamame, veggie burgers, nuts, peanut butter, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, milk/soy-milk, lentils, fake "meat" I recommend not eating fish. No, your immune system will not became weak. Thanks for going veg! :) Protein sources = tofu, beans, edamame, veggie burgers, nuts, peanut butter, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, milk/soy-milk, lentils, fake "meat"

I recommend not eating fish.

No, your immune system will not became weak.

Thanks for going veg! :)

]]> By: Kathy http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html/comment-page-1#comment-4867 Kathy Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html#comment-4867 Beans and Tofu are excellent sources of protein. An excellent way to get your vitamins, minerals and protein is to eat chili. I use several of the vegetarian chili recipe on this site http://www.chili-everyway.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe.html They provides a lot of variety Good luck and Enjoy! Beans and Tofu are excellent sources of protein. An excellent way to get your vitamins, minerals and protein is to eat chili. I use several of the vegetarian chili recipe on this site

http://www.chili-everyway.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe.html

They provides a lot of variety

Good luck and Enjoy!

]]> By: Jamie http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html/comment-page-1#comment-4868 Jamie Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.becomingvegetarian.net/i-want-to-become-a-vegetarian-what-are-some-good-protein-substitutes.html#comment-4868 tofu tofu

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