[Korie]

A girl at work found out today that I have not eaten meat in over 5 days, yes, I am brand new to Vegetarianism. She is a personal trainer ( as well as a waitress where I work) and is really into body building and nutrition. She sort of got all nervous for me and started on about how I *needed to eat protein and I was going to get really sick if I don't incorporate at least some fish into my diet. I never ate seafood even when I was eating meat, why am I going to start NOW?<br><br><br><br>
So, I am really bad at confrontation. I didn't know what to say to her. She was asking me what I ate and I told her that I have been eating food. lol honestly, I really didn't know what to say. I feel great, better, in fact, than I have felt in years. I have more energy and no digestive issues as I did before. As far as protein goes what should I be eating? What provides protein other than animal meat? I know I can google and look it up on my own but I want ideas. I am guessing that I have been eating enough protein and I don't even realize it.<br><br><br><br>
Just need suggestions so I know what to say to know-it-alls. thanks. Oh, and I have not given up eggs or some dairy..yet.

 

[angaustinbrody]

here is a good site<br><br><br><br><a href="http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm" target="_blank">http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm</a>

 

[ElliottsMom]

<span style="color:#FF0000;">meat isn't the only source of protien. Everything has at least incomplete protiens. easiest way to get a complete protien is beans and rice.</span>

 

[GhostUser]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Korie</strong> <a href="/forum/post/0"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br>
A girl at work found out today that I have not eaten meat in over 5 days, yes, I am brand new to Vegetarianism. She is a personal trainer ( as well as a waitress where I work) and is really into body building and nutrition. She sort of got all nervous for me and started on about how I *needed to eat protein and I was going to get really sick if I don't incorporate at least some fish into my diet. I never ate seafood even when I was eating meat, why am I going to start NOW?<br><br><br><br>
So, I am really bad at confrontation. I didn't know what to say to her. She was asking me what I ate and I told her that I have been eating food. lol honestly, I really didn't know what to say. I feel great, better, in fact, than I have felt in years. I have more energy and no digestive issues as I did before. As far as protein goes what should I be eating? What provides protein other than animal meat? I know I can google and look it up on my own but I want ideas. I am guessing that I have been eating enough protein and I don't even realize it.<br><br><br><br>
Just need suggestions so I know what to say to know-it-alls. thanks. Oh, and I have not given up eggs or some dairy..yet.</div>
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<div class="quote-block">She is a personal trainer ( as well as a waitress where I work) and is really into body building and nutrition</div>
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If you mean a competitive body builder, then PLEASE do not listen to her!<br><br>
I can go on and on for the MANY reasons why not, but the last person you need advice from is a body builder.<br><br>
We do not need as much protein as some people believe.<br><br><br><br>
Good luck with everything! There are great people on here that already are helping you <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[Korie]

Good luck with everything! There are great people on here that already are helping you <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">[/QUOTE]<br><br><br><br><br><br>
Yes, thank you. Everyone is so helpful already. I have been eating a lot of beans and rice, some pasta, potatoes, Tons of green vegetables, kashi cereal with soy milk, and I don't really know what else because I am not monitoring it, I just eat food. I don't feel hungry and I feel excellent.

 

[troub]

when people ask me about where i get my protien, i do this:<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
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[rabid_child]

Whole grains, nuts, beans, legumes, soy products such as tofu, tempeh, TVP; seitan, and faux meats are all high in protein. Eggs and dairy also have a lot of protein in them. If this woman was that good of a personal trainer, would she really be waitressing?

 

[GhostUser]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>troub</strong> <a href="/forum/post/0"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br>
when people ask me about where i get my protien, i do this:<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
......................................__.......... ......................................<br><br>
.............................,-~*`¯lllllll`*~,.................................. ........<br><br>
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DITTO<br><br>
I do this AT LEAST 3 times a day!<br><br>
That question is soooo old

 

[troub]

Someone better tell all the elephants they need to start eating animal flesh before their huge muscles wither away from lack of protein.<br><br><br><br><br><br>
poor protein deficient elephants...

 

[froggythefrog]

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when people ask me about where i get my protien, i do this:<br></div>
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<br><br><br><br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/laugh.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":lol:"> !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Tesseract]

Try this thread:<br><br><a href="http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=50249" target="_blank">The Tip of the Day Thread</a><br><br><br><br>
Posts #9 and 11 are relevant to your question, but the whole thread should be useful to you. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":up:">

 

[Tofu-N-Sprouts]

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Someone better tell all the elephants they need to start eating animal flesh before their huge muscles wither away from lack of protein.<br><br><br><br><br><br>
poor protein deficient elephants...</div>
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Better get those elephants some tofu!

 

[codemonkey]

If you're eating a good variety of veggies (all the colors), whole grains, beans and nuts, you'll be fine (you don't even need tofu if you don't like it.) It's the people (not just vegetarians) who eat nothing but junk who have problems getting enough protein.<br><br><br><br>
And if she doesn't know you can get protein from eggs and milk, she doesn't know anything about nutrition (disclaimer: eggs and milk are not great sources of nutrition. plant foods are ALWAYS a better choice, nutrition-wise.)

 

[slp2b]

Hummus and pita bread also make a complete protein.

 

[Lettiss]

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<div class="quote-block">Someone better tell all the elephants they need to start eating animal flesh before their huge muscles wither away from lack of protein.</div>
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Yeah, not to mention all of the horses and rhinos.<br><br><br><br>
Like somebody else mentioned, people don't need as much protein as they think they do. Too much can be harmful to the kidneys.<br><br><br><br>
I eat cashew nuts and beans for protein.

 

[Tesseract]

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I eat cashew nuts and beans for protein.</div>
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*I* eat them because they're nummy. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/rockon.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":rockon:">

 

[Lettiss]

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*I* eat them because they're nummy. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/rockon.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":rockon:"></div>
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Yep, me too. They're nutritious <b>AND</b> delicious. Particularly beans in tomato sauce.

 

[Pinkerton]

Don't forget the poor weakling Gorillas with their herbivore diet lacking in protein!<br><br>
At my son's class party, we were all talking about Easter and who's making what (turkey or ham, of course) and they asked why I make vegan lasagna and I told them we are vegan and a class mom asked me "how do you live without protein?!!" I told her we get plenty of protein, and she asked how and I told her, "the same way all the other herbivore animals get their protein, plants!" Some people just don't think for themselves. Most people just follow the line and accept conformity as law. We live in a very programmed, "meat for muscles, milk for bones" bullsh*t kind of world. Victims of big business. I like to suggest "The China Study" to nutritionally uneducated people. It's a great resource!

 

[pinkrokker]

<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/idea2.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":idea:"><br><br><br><br>
Maybe we should start randomly asking omnis where they're getting their vitamins/fiber/etc?<br><br><br><br>
Emily

 

[4EverGrounded]

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Particularly beans in tomato sauce.</div>
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We don't get white beans in tomato sauce here. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/bigcry.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=""><br><br><br><br>
...unless you want to count Pork and Beans.... <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/brood.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":brood:">