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