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Vegans are at particular risk of having a protein deficiency due to the high content of protein present in the foods they DON'T eat and the low content of protein in the foods they would normally eat. However, two fantastic sources of protein that vegans can eat are beans and nuts. Lentils are also high in protein and suitable for a vegan diet. Other ways of getting protein into a vegan diet include eating tofu, peanut butter, brown rice and whole wheat bread.
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What protein sources are used in the vegan diet?
Some protein sources in the vegan diet are tofu, veggie burgers, and protein supplements like smoothies. There are many choices for proteins for vegan diets. Vegans can eat fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains, and many types of beans.
Are vegans more accepitable to injury?
susceptible? no, not inherently due to a vegan diet. The weaker you are the more likely you'll be injured. If you have a healthy vegan diet filled with the proper amount of protein and nutrients you'll be even less susceptible to injury than omnivores.
Where can I find information about vegan protein sources?
There are a few sites that you can check. There is http://www.vrg.org, for starters. Another site you can check is www.veganproteins.com, which specifically discusses protein in a vegan diet.
Which class of vegetables is most useful in the vegan diet?
Probably beans as vegans need more vegetable sources of protein than do non vegans.
Is there a healthy way to start a vegan diet?
A healthy way to start a vegan diet is to ease into it and start with subsutues like morning star and boca for a couple months and then go into a more vegan diet
Which store sells vegan protein?
To add more protein to your diet without sacrificing your vegan lifestyle, you need look no further than the soy bean. It surpasses all other food plants in protein and also contains all essential amino acids. It is even equal to meat in protein! However, if you are for some reason unable to eat soy beans, there are tons of vegan friendly supplements dedicated solely to providing your bodies necessary protein!
Is it easy to get enough protein on a vegan diet?
A vegan diet takes serious planning. You can't just eliminate all animal products and hope for the best. There are innumerable website and countless books that details how you can safely, and healthfully change your diet to a vegan eating plan. Have a look at these websites: http://www.vegansociety.com/become-a-vegan/ AND Vegan.com AND features.peta.org/VegetarianStarterKit/index.asp
Is the DASH diet and the vegan diet the same?
It can be. You can have a low sodium vegan diet.
I want to use a vegan protein, which vegan protein is recommended?
Lettuce and celery
Where can I find out more about kind diet?
The Kind Diet is based on a book by Alicia Silverstone. It is focused on eating a vegan diet. A vegan diet is free of meat and animal products. You can buy the book online or at bookstores.
Do vegan diets harm you in any way?
If you don't consume enough nutrients, such as protein and calcium, then a vegan diet can harm you because these are nutrients from main food groups you aren't eating.
How can you meet your protein requirements on a raw vegan diet?
Sprouted (or non-sprouted) beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
