I just decided I cant eat meat. Problem is, I need 250 grams of protein a day.?

Question

PETA got me. No more red meat or chicken for me.

So what do I have left?

There is

fish
dairy
nuts
soy
whey powders

and thats about it, huh?

Its not that I agree with all that PETA stands for or says.

I just saw some stuff about the slaughterhouse industry and the cruelty involved really bothers me. I cant support the meat industry because of the cruelty - not because of any other reason.

I am a 255 pound bodybuilder. I am 5'9" tall. I need protein. Trust me.

And i do NOT want to be a vegetarian. I just dont want to eat red meat or chicken. Fish is cool... whatever.

Answer 1

Now, to all those who questioned 250. 60-100g is about sustainable for a normal person, but there are many reasons who people might need more. Anyone who is interested in becoming fit or getting stronger needs a LOT more for instance. I spoke to an army nutritionist once (they keep trying to recruit us, it ain't going to happen but hey) who said that while in an active lifestyle he recommended 40g every two hours.

I think there is some confusion as to what RDA means though. I quote from wikipedia "[RDA] is the daily dietary intake level of a nutrient considered sufficient to meet the requirements of nearly all (97–98%) healthy individuals in each life-stage and gender group."
Firstly, that is a MINIMUM, it isn't recommended that you go under the RDA, but the RDA isn't the most you should eat and you can quite easily go over it, usually by a long way. 60g is definately not the most protein a person should eat, by a very long way. Very few people can get by on less than the RDA without some problems. The RDA also doesn't take lifestyle into account.

Anyway, I'd say cheese and eggs and other dairy products are the way to go (I definately wouldn't recommend going vegan), they contain about as much as meat, and the other nutrients vegans might have to worry about.

Answer 2

250 grams sounds like a lot, are you sure about that? Most people do fine with about sixty to a hundred from what I've read, but maybe you are athletic or just need to eat more overall. Protein shakes are great as a quick meal, most of the ones I've tried have about 14 grams (Spirutein) or about 25 (Met RX). You can make them with milk or soy milk so that adds more protein. Eggs are a good source too, and bean soup (black bean is great) is easy to make once a week and then reheat. Some people also like the veggie chicken, burgers and hot dogs made with soy protein because they are quick and convenient. Cheese is another quick one. If you do want to eat fish then that will make things easier for you, it takes just a few minutes to make a tuna steak or some salmon. And peanut butter with fruit makes a good breakfast or snack .

Answer 3

I have done the same thing, but I do eat chicken no pork or beef. If you eat plenty of green leafy veggies and some fruits or you can take a protein supplement. I want to lose weight and this is only my 2nd day eating chicken and seafood but I am feeling better all ready, can't wait to see how I will feel next week. But hang in there. The recommended daily allowance during pregnancy is only 60g/day why do u have to have so much? But other sources are: beans, lentils, adn other legumes, breadsand cereals, seedsand nuts in combination with another plant or animal protein. Corn and beans, lentils and rice and peanut butter and bread.
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Answer 4

Tofu has a ton of protein! I know it's a bland food, but check out websites like goveg.com and peta.com for vegan/vegetarian recipes, including a ton of yummy tofu recipes. You're right with the whole dairy, nuts, soy, etc. thing. All those products have protein. Cottage cheese has a ton, chickpeas and other beans have loads too! If you're going vegetarian(still eating milk, eggs, and maybe fish) then it should'nt be a huge issue. Check with a doc for further concerns. Good luck!

Answer 5

Why do you need that much protein? I have never heard of that. Depending on your age and gender, you should only need 60 grams at the most. Vegetarians do not eat fish..fish IS an animal.

Everything has protein so it's not hard to get what you really need at all. Beans are a great source and so is whole grain.

Answer 6

Beans, peanut butter, soy, tofu. Go to a bookstore and get a vegetarian cook book. Careful you don't suffer from deficiencies because a vegetarian diet done wrong is not healthy. My suggestion, forget PETA, they're fanatical and no fanatic is worth listening to . You're a human and a carnivore by definition. Have a steak once and a while.

Answer 7

Wondering why you "need" such an exorbitant amount of protein each day. Your poor kidneys...

There's at least some protein in a wide variety of foods. Yes, the ones on your list, but except for soy you forgot all the other beans and legumes out there (from peanuts to chick peas to kidney beans to lentils, and so on) and whole grains, not to mention dark green leafy vegetables.

Answer 8

First of all, fish is meat. So, if you're not eating meat, you're not eating fish, either.

Second, what makes you think you need so much protein? The RDA is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight. 250 grams is way more than anyone needs.

Third, there are plenty of vegetarian sources of protein including nuts, beans, grains, soy, etc.

Answer 9

i get my protein from 'smart balance peanut butter'it's completely vegan,i was'nt crazy about peanut butter 'til i got this one.the chunky one is great. i also use garbanzo beans(love hummus)i also use them in my bowtie pasta with veggie cheese,yummy lots of garlic,olive oil let the pasta get a little crunchy on the bottom.i am allergic to all seafood so i have to use nuts and p.b.often i am also allergic to soy but it has'nt made me very ill so i still use tofu,good source of protein and it takes on the flavor of whatever u put it in.also try garden burgers and morningstar farms products the substitute burgermeat is fantastic on angel-hair pasta. and their grillers come in vegan as well as vegetarian.they hit the spot when that burger craving hits you.carmelized onions on them are great.


good luck to you and best of health!

Answer 10

don't listen to lonestar he know nothing about the whole factory farming industry. peta may not be prefect but they do help exspose the problem with torturing of live animals. also most chicken are forced to lay more eggs then nature intended

http://www.goveg.com/index.aspx maybe be able to help you with your protein needs