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i have become a vegitarian for about almost a week now and my gramma told me to make sure i get enough protien and stuff so i was wondering if there where some sort of vitamians and that sort of thing i should take and also if anyone knows of some good website i can vist i wouls appresiate it!!! thanks

Answer 1

well come to the world of vegetarian because of you more and more animals will save their live thanks,i am bron and brought up in a vegetarian famil here is the list of proteins for you hope it may help you :-
Proteins: Body's protein needs can be provided by either animal or plant sources. Mixed protein diet obtained from various plant sources is better than animal protein and is recommended in diabetes, renal diseases and liver diseases. Mixed protein diet from different plant sources has been the pattern of diet in India for all vegetarians.

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are mainly found in plant foods; like cereals, grains, fresh and dry fruits, legumes, vegetable, greens, nuts etc. plant carbohydrates include' large amounts of starches, sugar and fibers which are important for gut functions. The body is better suited to a high carbohydrate diet than a low carbohydrate diet. In fact 55% of the food intake should be carbohydrate. All animal products do not contain carbohydrate which is essential for body.

Fat: Plant fats differ from animal fats in two different ways 1) they are cholesterol free 2) they generally contain more polyunsaturated fat and less saturated fats. Plant fats usually have higher polyunsaturated fat value than animal fats.

A diet which is low in cholesterol and which contains fat of a high PIS value is associated with a lower incident of coronary health disease.

Vitamins and Minerals: plant foods are rich in many vitamins and minerals.

Vitamin D: Vitamin D is obtained by exposure of skin to sun light and this is not a problem in India.

Calcium: The vegetarians can meet their needs for calcium from dairy products. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Dark green vegetables are good sources of Riboflavin as are legumes and whole grain cereal.

Iron: The problem of iron deficiency is relatively common but vitamin C significantly enhances absorption of iron hence it is advisable for vegetarians to include with each meal a food high in vitamin C which as lime, citrus fruits or juices.

Zinc: Zinc is found in large number of plant foods.

Fiber: Fiber is found only in vegetarian food like whole grain cereals, legumes, greens, fruits, vegetable etc.

Thus in vegetarian foods all requirement of nutrition for body growth and maintenance is fulfilled. One can have a complete and balanced diet provided we take enough food which is as close to nature as possible in maintaining sturdy and disease free body. It is equally helpful in curing many diseases.

ADVANTAGES OF VEGETARIAN DIET:
More & more evidence is surfacing that directly links a prolonged non- vegetarian diet to diseases as cancers, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma just to name a few.

1. LOGEVITY: Vegetarian can expect to live 4-10 years longer then the non-vegetarians.

" Source: Seventh day Adventists study

2. LESS HEART DISEASE: Because of low fat, saturated fat and cholesterol content of the vegetarian diet the risk of heart disease is lowered. High blood cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease.

3. LESS CANCER: Up to 40% of all cancers are diet related. Cancer death rates have been associated with obesity and high fat / low fiber diet. Vitamin A & C are thought to be protective against colon cancer. Low fat diets protect against prostrate and breast cancer. Indoles, lignans, isoflavones, protease inhibitors which are present in plant foods and shown to be potent anti carcinogens.

4. LESS BOWEL DISEASE: Diverticular disease and appendicitis occur more frequently with low fiber intake as in meat diet.

5. LEES OBESITY & LESS INCIDENCE OF DIABETES: It is easier to plan a low fat diet for a vegetarian then for a meat eater. The fiber in plant food dilutes the energy & provides a satisfying meal without all the calories. Diabetes over the age of 40 seems to be related to obesity.

Answer 2

To get protien, you need to make sure and get a good amount of soy, whole grains, and some dairy. Soy is found in a lot of things, you can make veggie burgers and other frozen meatless products. If you eat eggs (some vegetarians do, others don't), they are a great source of protein too as is oatmeal, peanut butter and other nuts. And you might want to consider taking an iron supplement, vegetarians have trouble getting enough iron. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Since you said you had become vegetarian, I must assume you do not mean vegan. A vegetarian uses eggs and milk, and milk products. They are protein. But use them sparingly, as animal sources are where you take on cholesterol in your diet. I speak as a life-long vegetarian. It is not difficult at all to get enough protein in your diet.

Soy is a good source of complete protein. Tofu and other soy products are a good way to get protein without any animal products. You can google (oops, excuse me, I mean yahoo) soy recipes and come up with all kinds of good ones.

In the frozen section of your grocery store you can find things like Boca burgers and veggie sausage and the like made from soy, wheat and other vegetable proteins. They are quite tasty.

Another way to get protein without using animal products is to combine other vegetable protein sources that are not complete proteins by themselves. For instance, if you like Mexican food, rice and beans, or corn tortillas and beans make a complete protein. The New Orleans dish red beans and rice is complete. Then there's different kinds of nuts. Add them to various dishes, but go sparingly, as they have a high fat content. Almonds are your best.

Footnote: Proteins are not vitamins.

Answer 4

First off you need less than you think and many vegetables have some protein.

The easiest way though to increase your protein is to use meat substitutes in your cooking. In the freezer section of your grocery you should find Morningstar, Boca, and Garden Burger products that can be either eaten on their own or put into recipes. Some of my favorites:

Veggie Burgers by any of them many flavors and choices be sure to try several to find your favorite.
Morningstar "Sausage" links or patties.
Morningstar Burger Crumbles for putting in spag sauce or chili.
Garden Burger Riblets

My kids also like the Morningstar Chick patties and nuggets.

The next best way to increase protein is to get Legumes (beans and nuts).

Lastly there are many forms of Tofu available to that can be used as a meat substitute in recipes or eaten on its own.

Answer 5

It is interesting to note that peas, green vegetables, and beans have more protein per calorie than meat. But what is not generally considered is that foods that are rich in plant protein are generally the foods that are richest in nutrients and phytochemicals. By eating more of these high-nutrient, low calorie foods we get plenty of protein, and our bodies get flooded with protective micronutrients simultaneously. Animal protein does not contain antioxidants and phtyochemicals, plant protein does. Plus, animal protein is married to saturated fat, the most dangerous type of fat.

Protein Content From Selected Plant Foods
Food Grams of Protein
Almonds (3 oz) 10
Banana 1.2
Broccoli (2 cups) 10
Brown Rice (1 cup) 5
Chickpeas (1 cup) 15
Corn (1 cup) 4.2
Lentils (1 cup) 18
Peas--frozen (1 cup) 9
Spinach--frozen (1 cup) 7
Tofu (4 ounces) 11
Whole wheat bread (2 slices) 5

Answer 6

Protein comes from a lot of places other than meat. Most vegetarians should eat nuts, beans, and/or dairy (if you're not vegan) at least in moderate amounts to help get your protein.

If you are ok with eating fish (some vegetarians are - some aren't) that is a fabulous way to get protein, but there are many other ways to get your protein simply by eating veggies fruits (nuts are either fruits or roots) and roots of one type or another.

Keep a food log for a week or so while you are developing your new habits to make sure you aren't missing anything important.

Here's a calorie chart that might help. There's lots of others like this if you search around.

http://www.ntwrks.com/~mikev/chart1.html

Good Luck

=Dave

Answer 7

I have been a vegetarian for about 5 yrs and the way I get all the protein that I need for the day is mixing refried or baked beans with rice. Soy is also a good sorce for protein. If you need to I would talk to others that you know that are vegetarian. It might also help to talk to your Doctor or local dietician.

Answer 8

A vegan or vegetarian can get nearly every nutrient their bodies need from their diet. Don't let people confuse you with their own fears.

There is only one nutrient that is found solely in animal products and that is B12. You can supplement with nutritional yeast for vegans or can consume small amounts of animal products like milk products and eggs. Alternatively you can use vitamins but be very careful to get true B12 and not an analog.

It is very important that you eat a colorful, variety filled healthy diet regardless of whether you consume animal products or not. I personally choose to consume animal products because I have trouble absorbing nutrients to begin with and have struggled with my B12 levels before.

You can also ask your doctor to monitor your B12 levels to confirm that you are safe. Good luck and don't worry if people don't always understand that meat does not need to be the center role in our diets.

Answer 9

My grandpa is concerned about the same thing. He insists that I eat lots of peanut butter, which is a great source of protein. However, you are probably getting plenty of protein on your own especially if you're vegetarian and not vegan.

Answer 10

Very easy
Here is an article on Protien sources for Vegans.
http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2007nl/apr/dairy.htm
Also sign up for his free newsletter & go through the old newsletter achives,,great info. He really educates.

Answer 11

The idea that vegetarians and vegans don't get enough protein is simply not true. It's very hard for you to lack in your daily amount of required protein. Here, just look at this question and read the best answer. Hopefully it helps you. I seriously just would not worry about being protein deficient.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArMIDfIinkvFhmSDqrGSeUDty6IX?qid=20070630052943AAEkEW8