protein

  1. Sproutskies

    Going Vegan-A few Qs

    Hey guys, Just found out that I have a thyroid problem (as a guy in late 20s) which could have been apart of a negative side effect from a medication. I want to do everything in my power to regain my health as a rich Vegan Diet boasts many success stories of people recovering from an illness or...
  2. D

    Pure Protein

    Please share ideas for go to protein sources.... Tofu is not for me currently. :pensive: Lentils & Tempeh i can deal with :rolleyes: .... so any suggestion involving these two or any new ones would be great. Thank you :heart: PS. i only really like chickpeas for hummus, so not fussy at...
  3. G

    Duckweed Protein, ponds of protein?

    Hello ^^ I am doing research to help develop my master's dissertation in food design. If you're vegan or love a plant-based diet feel free to fill out the quick survey. You guys are awesome ^^ Questionnaire of Awesomeness Duckweed has a high protein content, which makes it valuable as human...
  4. L

    Vegan protein with polycystic kidney disease

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any advice about protein on a vegan diet. I have polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and my doctor has told me to eat a max of 0.7 / 0.8g per kg to protect my kidneys. I'm 55kg so that means between roughly 38g and 44g of protein a day. I've tried using...
  5. I

    Iampurebred new vegan protein

    Four years ago my partner, who was sponsored by another supplement company, was tired of the bubble guts and the bloated feeling. Working with nutritionist we created Purebred Vegan friendly protein. We both dived right in and became vegan. That year, while using Purebred, my partner broke the...
  6. shyvas

    High Protein Vegan Breakfast Ideas

    17 High Protein Vegan Breakfasts That Are Easy to Make | Yuri Elkaim I'm in a bit of a rut when it comes to choosing healthy, tasty and satisfying vegan breakfast recipes.
  7. shyvas

    25 Sources for Protein

    https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/vegan-sources-of-protein/ 25 Vegan Sources for Protein | Care2 Healthy Living
  8. Pirate

    Protein Shakes

    Don't worry, it's not another thread about getting enough protein! I'm really bad at eating breakfast - I don't feel hungry, and if I eat anything that isn't super plain before 11am I get bad heartburn for hours after. Even a raisin or sip of orange squash will do it! I have no idea why but...
  9. D

    Variations of seitan...

    Hi all, I've been experimenting with Seitan recently but I'm struggling to match the type of Seitan I've eaten out in restaurants and food stalls. The logs I've made have all been very tough and lacking in much flavour (unless frying in sauces post cooking). I'm looking for a spongier log...
  10. Jaydoesitgood

    Im fat, vegan, and i hate beans!

    Ive been vegan for the past maybe 6 months and I was HOPING that I would have lost weight by now. I didnt go vegan for health reasons (though the is definitely a perk) but, you know, I know veganism cuts out a lot of unhealthy animal fats and cholesterol and forces you to eat more veggies so I...
  11. S

    I'm so confused!! please help

    Hey, I'm a fairly new vegan, veggie for 8+years, spent a couple months transitioning, and been vegan for over a month. I am so confused about amino acids and protein. Do I have to combine foods to get my amino acids? Is there something that covers all bases? I feel like everything I read...
  12. A

    Protein needs

    I decided to cold turkey start a vegan diet because of the health benefits. I am on day 3 and frustrated about protein- of course the biggest concern everyone brings up so obviously my biggest concern switching over and being such a newbie. First of all I am a 119 lb 26 year old woman and I'm...
  13. Rita Beathard

    Vegan raising special needs child

    I have been a Vegan for almost 3 years now. I love my lifestyle and want to share it with everyone especially my family. My father has been a vegetarian for over a year because it's better for his obesity and diabetes (I'm so happy he is a vegetarian now he has been hunting and trapping from a...
  14. AeryFairy

    High-Protein Meals

    Not in a "where do vegans get their protein" way, because I have no trouble getting a normal amount of protein into my diet. More in a bodybuilding way - I'm nearly doubling the amount of protein in my diet (and reducing carbs), but I'm having a hard time planning for the 140g a day I'm looking...
  15. M

    Question Where do you even get your protein if you're vegan ?

    Where do y'all even get your protein
  16. Krish Jay

    High-protein vegan meals

    What are your favourite high protein meals? I love combining quinoa, buckwheat or rice with things like: lentils chickpeas black beans yellow split peas I mostly prepare them from packed dry rather than tinned unless I am feeling super lazy... To do this I soak them overnight in water and a...
  17. Jamfingers

    Another cravings thread!

    Hey.. I posted on the purelyvegan guest forum but noticed it's not too active. You guys seem really active here though so I'll repost... 'Hey, I've just transitioned from full on meat-eater (meat & eggs every day, not so much dairy though) to vegan about 3/4 weeks ago. I expected hell the first...
  18. Advocate Of Growth

    What are the best sources of protein as a vegan?

    Hi! I talk about my experience with protein so far in my newest video: I like to make porridge with 2 bananas for breakfast. It works well also as a post workout meal! Any other idea? I'm trying to build muscle...
  19. AeryFairy

    Nutrition & Diet "But where do you get your protein?"

    Possibly the question veg*ns get asked most, alongside "but how could you give up BACON?!", is how we get our protein. I'm sure most of us, after a few years of hearing it constantly, have just started rolling our eyes or doling out sarcastic responses. I know I have :P But I thought we could...
  20. Second Summer

    Nutrition & Diet Sufficient protein intake prevents sarcopenia, osteoporosis

    More: foodconsumer.org - Sufficient protein intake prevents sarcopenia, osteoporosis