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Originally Posted by jasonwisdom  Question 2 - how do vegans get enough protein and iron, without red meat/lamb being a staple part of their diet? I was severely anemic during my high school years, and both doctors & acupuncturists have recommended red meat for my health. No vegan, vegetarian, or nutritionist I've asked could respond to this. "Eat more beans" does not sound healthy at all. |
I'm not sure everyone can do the vegan diet. Some people, like Steve, do very well, but it may be true that some people need meat. In that case free-range is the best option, not because of animal cruelty, but because meat produced in typical factory farms has so many extra chemicals and hormones that much of the nutritional value is moot.
With that said, I've done very well getting the bulk of my protein from lentils. The human body doesn't need a huge amount of protein and much of what we eat already has some protein in it. Aside from beans, green veggies like spinach are also a good source of these nutrients.