If your a vegan...?

Question

how can they get protein besides nuts, (organic peanut butter), beans and soymilk? I've been vegetarian since May 2007, thinking about going vegan

how can they get protein besides nuts, (organic peanut butter), beans and soymilk? I've been vegetarian since May 2007, thinking about going vegan
i don't want my dad to have to cook extra meals...right now if we're having meat for dinner I just crack open a can of tuna

i don't want my dad to have to cook extra meals...right now if we're having meat for dinner I just crack open a can of tuna

sorry if eating tuna doesn't qualify as vegetarian, but otherwise my dad gets pissed about not getting enough protein

Answer 1

there is virtually no instance of protein deficiency in adequate calorie consuming populations.

The only places where anyone at all is getting a protein deficiency is in places where malnutrition is a problem like in thrid world countries.

Most edible things have an amount of protein in them.

Meat isnt even a good source of protein because there is far too much in it! it leeches away at our bones and gives us osteoporosis, not to mention the fact that meat is loaded with saturated fat, which humans have no dietary requirement for and which significantly contributes to heart disease and obesity.

Legumes and Nuts are a far superior protein source and not only do they not have saturated fat, but they come with the healthy fats that are good for our heart.

Nuts, Beans, chic peas, lentils are all great sources of protein.

there is no need for dairy or tofu or meat substitutes either.

protein is all around us if we but know where to look : )

I keep a big bag of Walnuts, Almonds and Cashews in my drawer and eat them with my lunch every day.

And i have chic peas, lentils and beans with meals all the time.

I also eat plenty of muesli which is also a source of protein.

also, needing to combine proteins to get all the essential amino acids is a myth, the liver and the stomach store them.

Good Luck : )

Answer 2

I get so sick of this question. It's a blatant reminder of how the meat and dairy industries have brainwashed people.

Protein is in vegetables and fruits in far greater supply than a ribeye. I've been vegan since conception and have never had any problems. You need to do more research into the health benefits of veganism. It's your body, not your Dad's, and as an informed individual, you'll be able to show your family that THEIR lifestyle is unhealthy, not yours.


Please remember that veganism is a lifestyle, not just what you eat. Vegans don’t wear leather, fur, or wool, buy products from companies that conduct non-required animal toxicity tests:

http://www.caringconsumer.com/pdfs/companiesDoTest.pdf

or frequent zoos, rodeos, circuses, or other places where animals are held in captivity or forced to perform.
Also, it’s about economics. It doesn’t matter if you give the chicken on your chicken salad to someone else. The restaurant gave you that chicken, and are going to have to buy more to replace it. Economically, you might as well have eaten it. Either don’t buy non-vegan products, or instruct the employees to leave off the non-vegan portions.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

There is protein in almost every food you eat. Protein deficiencies are pretty rare, unless you are not eating enough calories or are eating junk food all day you should have no problems.

Cereal, bread, tofu, tempeh, veggie burgers, potatoes, broccoli, spinach, quinoa and seitan are all great sources.

Answer 4

Rice and beans together provide all the essential amino acids. Make sure to vary your protein sources to get all the essentials since you're giving up the complete proteins from dairy/eggs.

Answer 5

First, you're not really a vegetarian if you eat tuna.

Second, you will get enough protein on a well balanced vegetarian diet.

Check out this website:

http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/advocacy_933_ENU_HTML.htm

Answer 6

People think you needs loads of protein, but you can get enough from tofu, beans, wheat, and anything else! Seriously! ^^

Answer 7

Nobody's a "vegan" but you can get your proteins from a normal vegetarian diet.

The other answerer is correct in saying you can't eat tuna and be a vegetarian. Vegetarians don't eat flesh but will eat eggs and milk.

Education is the key to your success.

Answer 8

Trust me, you're not going to get a protein deficiency if you eat healthy (which means, don't live on chips, soda, cookies, you get the idea).

Answer 9

whole grains like wheat and quinoa. Besides that..almost everything has protein. It really is not an issue.

Answer 10

Not to get real technical here, but tuna is an animal.

Tofu.