Soy Protein question? 10 pts. to best answer!!!?

Question

Is soy protein the same as protein from meat or do i need to supplement my diet with other types of protein?

Also, what are some protein-rich foods?

Answer 1

Here's the general answer: The most dietarily "complete" protein you can eat would be from consuming other humans because it would have the correct (i.e., human) mix of amino acids. But if you don't want to do that, your next best choice is to eat protein that is as closely related phylogenetically to man as you will allow yourself to get (typically, proteins that you can get from your butcher or fishmonger), as the mix of amino acids will be reasonably close (but not spot on). The farther away you get on the phylogenetic tree from man (e.g., plants), the more of a variety of proteins you should eat in order to be assured of getting an adequate supply of what are called "essential" amino acids as well as all the others.

Answer 2

The differences between soy protein and protein from animal meat is that soy does not contain all the bad fat that meat does nor does it come from an animal pumped full of hormones or fed garbage for food.

Soy actually comes from the soybean which comes from a plant not an animal. Like meat though, it is complete protein, meaning, it contains most all of the same nutrients animal meat does. The only exception is the one I already mentioned, the bad fats.

You will be fine replacing animal meats with soy, but don't over do it because eating to much soy is not good for you. Try protein combining too. You can protein combine by eating a large variety of different seeds, nuts, herbs, and legumes.

Answer 3

It's always best to get your protein (and all other nutrients) from a variety of sources. Hemp protein is the most "complete" vegan protein. It is available in the form of hemp nuts and hemp seed protein powder. It is also a great source of omega 3 fatty acids.
Quinoa is also a complete protein. It is a grain that can be prepared like rice and used anywhere rice or couscous would be. It's in health food stores and ethnic sections of high end grocery stores.
Keep in mind though, that the daily requirement for protein intake is only 50 grams for women and 63 grams for men. The average American meat eater gets 125 grams, vegetarians average 90 grams and vegans get about 80 grams. Americans have an idea that protein is a wonder nutrient that they can never get too much of. This is false information spurred on by the meat and dairy councils. Too much protein causes blood to become acidic, which leaches calcium from the bones to counter act it, which leads to osteoporosis. Too much protein accelerates aging and can cause kidney problems and cancer.
If you are getting enough calories, you are getting enough protein. Just worry about making sure you get a good balance of fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts and seeds and you will be just fine- getting plenty of varied protein to keep your muscles strong and healthy.

Answer 4

Soy protein comes from soy beans, totally different than animal protein that comes from meat. You know lean meats are good protein, eggs, fish, nuts, nut butters, cottage cheese, tofu, hard cheeses (you can get soy cheese too if you don't do milk products and soy milk and yogurt too for that matter). Beans and legumes are also good sources of protein. Veggies have some protein in them also.

Answer 5

It's not the same protein. It's got a different makeup, including a lot more amino acids. This doesn't mean that it's superior; just that it's a little bit more convenient (like eating a wrap instead of having a salad, some bread, and some protein separately).

Everything has protein. The richest sources are probably legumes. Milk products and eggs are great sources if you eat them. If not, stick to legumes and nuts. Eat lots of dark green leafy veggies, too!

Answer 6

When you're ready to switch, start out doing it for about a week & see if you can handle it. The soy milk thing - it depends on if you've had soy milk & if you like the taste (I think they taste good together). A good starter meal would be a vegan friendly food like a bean burger or veggie sausage. Am I makin' sense?

Answer 7

Soybean protein lacks sufficient methionine (an essential amino acid), but this is present in all grains like wheat, corn and rice. That's why beans and grains together form a complete protein.
Something as simple as a pita (wheat) + hummus (chickpeas) forms a complete protein.

Answer 8

Turkey has a lot of protein. You can also buy other things like protein shakes. I don't know about soy protein though.

Answer 9

Actually, it;s better for you that meat, soy is one of the few "complete" proteins.

Answer 10

Soy protein is good, but you should have other types as well. Check out Seitan (wheat protein). It tastes really good!