I agree with most of your post. You list some good ideas.
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Originally Posted by carnelian heart  * I have been a vegetarian for all but six years of my life and am still amazed at vegetarians who try to get by without protein. It is crucial to eat it. I used to think I was insatiably hungry, and would eat a load of carbs because I couldn't interpret my body's need for protein. Buy a Tofurkey or an Unturkey or something else if you have a family that does not comply. |
Why are you picking on us veg*n's?
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Make sure you get enough protein (vegetarians - do you hear me? *) before you load up on the fat and carbs.
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Americans eat far too much protein. I don't know of a single reported case of a person suffering from a dietary protein deficiency in America. Protein is also not a meat-only thing; it's present in legumes, vegetables, and plenty of other non-meat sources.
If you were feeling tired or unsatisfied by lots of carbs, it may have simply been the glycemic index of the food causing your "hunger" swings.
Not to hijack this thread, but here are some links if anyone is interested:
The Great Protein Myth PCRM >> Health >> Information on Vegan Diets >> Vegetarian Starter Kit >> The Protein Myth Vegetarian Diet: Vegetarian Protein, Myth and Reality, Savvy Vegetarian Dangers of a High Protein Diet | The Protein Myth Complete Protein Myth
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!