| A lot of people think that meat is the only | | | | structure comes from protein. It is the basic |
| real source of protein. Therefore, these same | | | | component of their cell structure. |
| people think that a vegetarian diet is | | | | |
| unhealthy. This is far from true. If it were, | | | | While all vegetarian sources of protein do |
| why are vegetarians so healthy? Why do they | | | | not have all 22 of the required aminio acids, |
| have lower blood pressure and cholesterol? | | | | nature has the answer! The body pools the all |
| They look better, feel better, and in a lot | | | | of the aminio acids eaten during the course |
| of cases live longer! There are many | | | | of the day, and uses them to make complete |
| vegetarian sources of protein. | | | | protein. |
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| The recommended daily allowance of protein is | | | | As long as a vegetarian is eating a variety |
| not as high as some people think. It varies, | | | | of the foods listed above in the vegetarian |
| depending on certain factors, but on average | | | | sources of protein list, it is highly |
| it is 50 grams for females and 63 for males. | | | | unlikely that he or she will be deficient in |
| Most of us consume almost twice that amount. | | | | protein. |
| And then there are some elderly and vegans | | | | |
| who do not get enough. | | | | On the other hand there are many problems |
| | | | associated with getting too much protein. |
| So just what are the vegetarian sources of | | | | They include kidney problems, osteoporosis, |
| protein? They include beans, whole grains, | | | | acid reflux, obesity, plaque buildup in the |
| nuts and seeds, dairy products (such as milk, | | | | arteries, arthritis, high cholesterol, high |
| cheese, and yogurt), eggs, fruits, | | | | blood pressure, and an increased risk of |
| vegetables, and those delicious veggie | | | | getting cancer, to name a few. |
| burgers! | | | | |
| | | | So you can get enough protein as a vegetarian |
| A complete protein consists of 22 aminio | | | | as long as you eat a variety of foods from |
| acids. Most meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and | | | | the vegetarian sources of protein listed |
| dairy products contain all 22 of the aminio | | | | above. So, enjoy your vegetarian diet |
| acids. A lot of your plant based foods do not | | | | lifestyle! Look better, feel better, and |
| have complete proteins. | | | | possibly live longer. And as always, please |
| | | | check with your doctor before making any |
| Most people are surprised to learn that all | | | | changes in your diet. |
| plant based foods contain protein. All plant | | | | |