Where does vegan's get their protein from since they dont eat meat, besides peanut butter?

Answer 1

There are different proteins in every source of food. Some of the largest animals there are get that way without eating meat. Look at the elephant.

Whole grains, vegetables, legumes and, yes, nuts, even fruit. The simple olive has TONS of protein. Many body builders keep cold pressed extra virgin olive oil around and drink it right from the bottle. GROSS!

Check out the link to an informative little article on the protein myth.

Answer 2

Okay, there are complete and incomplete proteins. Complete proteins give you all the amino acids that you need that your body does not produce. Soy is one of these complete proteins. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or a meat eater, soy is great for you. However, it has to be WHOLE soy, not processed. Processed soy is bad, just like any other processed thing is.

Incomplete proteins come in many forms like nuts (as you said), and pretty much anywhere else, as all living things are made from protein. You can get protein even from grains.

A simple biology or health class in high school will teach you that.

Answer 3

Soy and Tofu are meat replacements that have almost the same amount of protein. I, personally snack on nuts like pistacios and cashews to get protein. Some vegetarians/vegans take supplements.

Answer 4

Meat eaters eat meat, lets say beef for protein. You ever wonder where the cow gets it's protein from. Many cows only graze and are loaded with protein. Grass has protein in it.

As a vegan I balance legumes with grains, giving me a balanced complexity of proteins.

AND, for FHG I still have a healthy head of hair.

Answer 5

We get it from our food!! There is NO real need to seek protein containing foods since it's in almost everything.

Even Iceberg Lettuce has decent protein! Look it up on the link below.

Unless you are *only* eating refined sugars, fats and starches you are getting more than enough protein from the regular foods you eat!

The focus on protein was and is a total myth created by the meat and dairy industries to attempt to reverse their falling sales and marketshare!

Answer 6

Being a vegan can make things tricky for finding protein, but legumes (like peanuts and soy) are a decent source. You can also do soy-based protein powders, too (not whey protein, though, which comes from milk). You can mix that into practically anything and be good.

Answer 7

Well..my whole grain bread has 5 grams per slice, whole wheat pasta, veggies, beans, nuts etc. Everything has protein in it..it's real easy to get. I'm also lacto-ovo so I get protein from animal rennet free cheese and organic gelatin free yogurt. I also eat some soya foods and quorn products.

Answer 8

All nuts, beans and soy products (tofu, soy milk, fake meats). Lots of fruits and vegetables have protein, as well.

Answer 9

Tofu and Soy products. Beans as well have high protein content.

Answer 10

There's plenty of protein in beans and lentils