I know it's been asked 500,000,000 times but...

[milagrosepul]

where do you guys get your protein from?
Shakes? Bars? Regular foods?
Do you get enough? What's best?

Thanks,

 

[JulieL]

beans - I"m serious actually DH is a vegetarian and we eat lots of beans, here are some other protiens that are natural and good for you - much better than a processed protein drink IMO - I really think natural makes you body feel MUCH better than consuming any kind of processed food.

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/protein.htm

 

[pink_fortitude]

I also get mine from beans and lentils, too. I am also a vegetarian, so I eat tempeh and tofu with rice or whole wheat pastas which also contain protein. I am just now learning to make Seitan without screwing it up - it is made from wheat gluten and is over 75% protein. There is protein in vegetables, as well. Not a lot, but one ear of corn has 4 grams, a few broccoli florets has 2 and a potato has 5.

I agree with what Julie said, too, about eating natural foods as opposed to processed drinks. You really do feel wonderful!

HTH
Missy

 

[40something]

Interesting site, Julie. Great that they have included portion sizes for the amount of protein you are getting.

I will add this for non-vegans/vegetarian's:

beef/chicken/fish/pork
eggs
water packed tuna
dairy yogurt, cottage cheese, cheeses
beans
tofu

Remember, a portion of meat should be the size of a deck of cards, not a 20 oz T-Bone steak.

I try to eat protein after I workout so I choose things like whole wheat bread with two slices of real cheese, not that processed American cheese.

Or I'll have cottage cheese with a small piece of left over meat from supper.

Eggs are always good and can be cooked a million ways.

Tuna fish on a vegetable packed spinach salad.

These are suggestion's that I eat because after I workout I need to get going so I eat protein that takes little time to prepare and can be eaten in hand, not have to sit down with a knife and fork or cook something...with exception of eggs. They are quick and easy to cook.
I often just fry up two eggs and eat them as an egg sandwich while I'm getting ready to go.

And I also do not like all the supplements and what-have-you that are out there. Get your nutrients from natural sources but do take a multivitamin every day too.

 

[materialsgirl]

Ditto what the others have said! Beans, whole grains, green veggies, tofu, seitan, and the like.

Hey Missy, can you share your recipe/procedure for making seitan? I've thought about making my own too.

 

[desertbriez]

regular food.... beans.... chicken... fish.... kashi golean crunch! lol! soy milk.... low fat cheese....


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cute work out clothes are good for AT LEAST an additional 10-15 calories burned!

 

[amyg]

McDonald's hamburgers and french fries.

Just kidding!!! I'm into combining sources for complete proteins right now- like beans and rice, etc. I'm also trying to eat more fish, and soy milk instead of cow's milk.

I'm not vegetarian or anything, it's more of an experiment. And, if I get the unsweetened soymilk, I cut down on sugar!!

 

[pink_fortitude]

From Vegan Planet:

1 large onion, quartered, 3/4c tamari (or other soy sauce)
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped, 2 bay leaves
1 celery rib, coursely chopped, 16c water, or more (as needed)
2 crushed garlic cloves, 4 pounds whole wheat flour (9c)

1. In a large pot, combine 12 c water and everything else but the flour. Bring to a boil, and then simmer as you prepare Seitan

2. Place the flour in a large bowl, add the remaining 4 cups of water, and stir to form a firm dough, adding a little more water if the dough is too dry. Knead the dough on a flat work surface until it is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place the dough in the bowl and add worm water to cover completely. Let rest for twenty minutes.

3. Place the bowl in the sink and knead until water turns white (that is the starch). Drain the milky water, then cover with fresh water and knead again until the water turns white. Drain. Repeat this process until the water is clear. The contents of the bowl will be quite loose and messy, but you will soon have a smooth ball of wheat gluten, or raw seitan.

4. Divid the seitan into smaller pieces and add to the simmering stock. simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, keeping the seitan submerged. DO NOT BOIL. When the seitan is cooked, remove from the pot and place on a baking sheet to cool. to store in the fridge, place the seitan and its stock in a tightly covered bowl and keep for 4 to 5 days. You may also freeze the seitan, in its stock or not, for several weeks.


Phew! My hands need a break now!

there are alot of other recipes on the web, too.

Missy

 

[kathryn]

With the exception of Vegan Complete rice/pea protein supplement in my morning smoothie, I get protein from whole foods. But I include whole food supplements, like hemp protein and maca, in my diet as well.

I think our bodies are meant to deal with real foods, not protein "isolates" or "concentrates."

 

[milagrosepul]

Wow, thanks guys for all of your responses.

I will take all of this info and put it in my nutrition plans

 

[winsomehill]

I certainly get protein from food, but, I love my protein shakes too. Especially after a good solid workout cardio first than weights, I'm famashed and a protein shake fits the bill for me. Not every day, but, a few times a week. I like spirutein peanut butter chocolate with 1/2 c. chocolate soy milk and 1/2 c. 1%cow milk.
Heather

 

[kimmie2191]

I'm with Heather as I try to get my protein from natural sources but about 1x or 2x every 2 or 3 weeks I like my spirutein shakes that I make with skim milk and just a tablespoon of fat-free cool-whip. I sometimes add strawberries, blueberries, peaches and/or bananas. My boys like this too.

Kim

 

[lesliew]

My main sources of protein are eggs and egg whites, natural peanut butter and nuts, beans, lentils, fish, chicken, shrimp, red meat on occasion, and low fat and high fat (in moderation) cheeses. I also like low fat milk and yogurt.