A question about this goal:
What other sources of protein can I find that aren't soy-based? Don't get me wrong, I love the stuff but I've already learned the hard way about what it does to estrogen levels when I consume too much of it.
9 months ago
Answers:
Protein shouldn’t be too much of a concern. The average American eats about twice as much protein in a day as they should (which has its own repercussions).
Basically, if you’re eating a varied diet and getting enough calories, you’ll do fine on the protein front.
But, to answer your question, there are plenty of non-soy sources for protein: nuts and seeds (including nut and seed butters and milks, of course), whole grains, and beans/legumes.
I highly recommend buying (or checking out of the library) BECOMING VEGAN. It has everything you need to know about vegan nutrition and then some.
Brooke is alive
Laze said everything I was going to say. :D
I suggest trying new vegan recipes to expose your palette to the vast range of foods beyond tofu and other soy “meat” subtitute products.
Also I am not sure if you are a podcaster
but
“Vegetarian Food for Thought: Inspiring a Joyful, Sustainable, Compassionate Diet” is a wonderful podcast that addresses many nutritional and ethical points about veganism.
The blog and podcast can be found athttp://www.compassionatecooks.com
Hope this helps :)
Best of luck,
Brooke
Actually, I have been reading the book, Skinny Bitch which I have found to be very helpful but I would like more information than what it gives. Thanks.
