vegetarianism?

Question

i have a question is it okay for a vegetarian to eat a bit of meat to get good protein (i'm new at this)

Answer 1

The protien scare is the biggest misconception about vegetarian diets. There are quite a bit of misconceptions so here are some web sites I think will help. The first is a list of vegetables with protien and how much the second is calcium sources in raw veggies. The third is an article about B12. It is actually a microbe found in soil and is abundant in seaweed, tempeh, miso, and root veggies. The last one is a list of foods with iron and how much.

Answer 2

I've been a vegetarian for about a decade and at first it was hard getting used to not eating meat. Soy products are, however, a great replacement for protein and these days come in a wide array of palatable forms.

A good quick source of protein that I love is peanut butter. Try and go easy on replacing meat with carbs, though. It's very tempting to load up on pasta in replacement of meat, but this is not a good choice to make.

Bonsai Bobby's answer is great!

Answer 3

You can eat meat if you want to, but you won't be vegetarian.

There's protein in all kinds of food, especially legumes (beans). Dairy products are also high in protein, but using them as your main source of protein is usually not recommended.

You don't necessarily have to eat protein in every meal, although the American Dietetic Association recommends it for children who are still growing.

Protein is just one necessary nutrient. A lot of people have the idea that it is the most important one, that's not necessarily true--it's based more on the cultural bias of meat eating societies than scientific fact.

Answer 4

Well, if you are eating meat for protein than you would not be a vegetarian. Vegetarians do not consume animals as apart of their diet. However you need to do what you feel is best for yourself.

The average person only needs about 50 grams of protein per day. Protein is in everything, just look at the side of boxes. In todays world it is very hard to be protein deficient if you are eating a wide variety.

High protein foods include:
soy milk, tofu, nuts(Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black)), seeds, legumes(Garbanzo beans, Kidney beans, Lentils, Lima beans, Navy beans, Soybeans, Split peas), grains(Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice), vegetables(Artichokes, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green peas, Green pepper, Kale, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard green, Onions, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip greens, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini), fruits(Apple, Banana, Cantaloupe, Grape, Grapefruit, Honeydew melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Strawberry)

Trust me protein deficiencies are rare in the U.S and are mostly found in third worl countries that suffer from famine.

Answer 5

You may wish to consider other sources of protein that would be in-line with vegan life style such as soy products and beans...If you are a lacto-vegetarian,then of course dairy products are also good sources of protein...also remember vegetables such as broccoli are approx. 40% protein.

I have been pursuing the Alkalarian Vegan thought for about 5 years,now..widely popularized by 4x PHD Dr. Robert O. Young (author of the P.H. Miracle). Check out any of his books for a very detailed look at the Vegan Lifestyle.

Feel free to e-mail me with any questions that I may be able to assist help you with.

Answer 6

All the protien you need is in the veggies and it's eating the right ones in the place of meat.

Answer 7

no thats cheating, you cant call yourself a vegetarian and eat meat at the same time (this includes fish.)

Answer 8

You can get protein from a number of sources:
-Beans
-Lentils
-Cereal
-Nuts
-Protein bars (Luna, GOLean are good ones)
-Vegetables
-Dairy products
... to name just a few.

Answer 9

nope, not if u want to keep your veggie title. i am vegiterian.....just eat tofu or a veggie burger.....there r so many ways to get protein then from meat....KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

Answer 10

You can get protein from soy milk, tofu, lentils beans, etc.