how do vegans get their protein?

Question

from my understanding vegetarians can get their protein from dairy and eggs.but since vegans don't eat any animal products where do they get their protein from?

Ive also seen a lot of vegans that are pale looking and thin hair.is this a sign of lack of protein?

Answer 1

nuts are very high protein, then there are beans, legumes,seeds like sunflower and pumpkin, sesame and grains.

Answer 2

There is protein in almost everything except for highly processed crap (and fruit.)

The most protein dense food is a vegan product (seitan, made from wheat gluten) This has more protein per gram than anything else, including meat, eggs or any other animal product.

Nuts, beans, legumes all have high amounts of protein.
Wheat and rice also provide protein.
All a vegan has to do is eat a variety of foods, it is incredibly rare for a vegan to have a protein deficiency, unless they only eat junk food. You may hear about having to worry about protein combining, but this doesn't have to be done in the same meal. It can be done over the course of a day or two.

Vegans are sometimes deficient in iron (which is why they appear pale) which shows they're not eating enough green leafy vegetables.

Answer 3

Please tell me how many vegans you have seen before?Or are you just going off of the stereotypes you have heard about vegans before?Have you ever heard of anyone with a protein deficiency?If I had thin hair I think I would notice it.



MYTH: "Vegetarians get little protein."

FACT: Plant foods offer abundant protein. Vegetables are around 23% protein on average, beans 28%, grains 13%, and even fruit has 5.5%. For comparison, human breast milk is only 5% (designed for the time in our lives when our protein needs are as high as they'll ever be). The US Recommended Daily Allowance is 8%, and the World Health Organization recommends 4.5%.

MYTH: "Beans are a good source of protein."

FACT: There is no such thing as a special "source of protein" because all foods -- even plants -- have plentiful protein. You might as well say "Food is a good source of protein". In any event, beans (28%) don't average much more protein per calorie than common vegetables (23%).

Answer 4

Beans, nuts and seeds, vegetables have some proteins, but not in as high a proportion as beans and nuts. Soy, while high in proteins is also high in estrogen. It is not a good idea for males to eat a lot of soy.

Here is some more information on soy...
*Soy may inhibit the glands, in particular the thyroid and the sex drive.
* Soy can raise the level of estrogen which can cause cancer.
* Soy is constipating and mucous forming. Fermented soy is less mucous forming.
* Soy can bring on puberty too early, because of the phytoestrogens.
*Soy is very heavy and can leave you feeling low in energy.
*Soy is very often genetically modified and it can be hard to find organic. This has become all the more so with soy becoming big business and more and more people eating it as an alternative to meat.
* Soy can inhibit the immune system
* Soy is hard to digest.

But on the up side....
* Soy is very nutritious, being particularly rich in iron, carotene, vitamins B1 and B2 and niacin.
* Compared weight-wise, it has more protein than meat.
* It contains omega 6 (linoleic acid). This is utilized in the body as gamma linolinic acid and acts as a pain killer, supports the nervous systems and the immune system. Some people don't make linoleum acid and need to supplement this nutrient, most commonly in the form of evening primrose, borage or blackcurrant oil.
* It is one of the only foods to contain the isofalvones, genistein and daidzein, which studies have shown to prevent prostate and breast cancer (Asian women, who consume a small amount of soy daily have remarkably low rates of Brest cancer) It is also believed the soy can slow or prevent osteoporosis.
* Its magnesium content makes it good for depression and illnesses of the nervous system.
* It contains lecithin which is good for the liver and the brain and is needed to make bile which is in turn used to digest fat. It may therefore be good for you if you are not digesting cholesterol well, or not releasing enough bile. (Constipation, skin rashers, and stiff neck are all good indicators that you may not be producing enough bile.)

There are enough proteins in vegetables and nuts to replace eating meats... Being a vegan is not for everyone.

The pale look and thin hair, is a result of poor nutrition. It takes a great deal of responsibility to be a good vegan.... you must listen to your body... but like all things, the middle road is best. There are people that are so "healthy" that they make themselves sick. Balance is the key.... But,
I have seen more unhealthy "meat" eaters than vegans...

Answer 5

As Vegan put it there's protein in almost everything! Here's the proof you need in this link.

http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/AC854T/AC854T00.htm#TOC

Just for grins look up something ridiculous like Iceberg lettuce and see how much protein is in it!
Vegans don't need to do much anthing special to get enough proteins and the base amino acids required by the human body. The whole protein thing came about as part of a meat industry marketing campaign to attempt to stop falling sales!

Answer 6

You see alot of vegans that are pale? Are they walking down the street with a sign?

Vegans get plenty of protein from grains, legumes, nuts and seeds as well as everything else they eat (everything has protein)

Answer 7

Vegans get protein from grains, nuts, legumes and soy products such as tofu.

Not everyone who is a vegan gets all the nutrition they need; this also goes for people who aren't vegan! My brother has been vegan for years, and he's very well-fed!

Answer 8

Tofu
Soy
Whole grains with another protien [ex. peanut butter]
Nuts & seeds
And Vitamins

Answer 9

soy. haven't you heard of soy protein?

vegans get alot of things from soy.

hope i helped =D
-Alex

Answer 10

shakes and supplements are most common. However, protein can be found in breads and pastas as well as other products. Protein is an essential amino acid that can be taken without the consumption of meat!