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a guy in need of protein
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by david ross
on November 21, 2009
Hi David,
I, too, workout all the time. I lost 120 pounds in a year thru diet and exercise before switching to a vegan lifestyle. I get PLENTY of protein. I eat edamame (soy beans) about every day and my man boobs are much smaller than before. They're now muscle-riffic!
I get my protein from all the places the others said: beans, lentils, grains, leafy greens, etc. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a grain that is also a complete protein (containing all essential amino acids)!
Yeah, I'm eating soya stuff all the time, loads of beans and such like and i'm still only an A cup. I'm working on it though. :-o
From what I've understood regarding the use of soy as a "main" source of protein intake is not so much the frightening issue of "moobs" - but that getting an abundance of phytoestrogens can cause some MINOR fertility issues:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytoestrogens
This is one source that has a number of links at the end - hope this is helpful
There are literally 0 studies to support that though, its just conjecture. Probably best not to have it three meals a day, but its not something I am going to worry about.
Look for Field Roast, I know Alicia said they're sponsors here on TKL a couple weeks ago but I've been eating their "meats" since last summer, for a protein. The lentil loaf is great sliced up cold for sandwiches. Also the Italian "sausage" is great in soups and pasta sauce! Brendan Brazier (sp) wrote a book called Thrive which is supposed to be good. Not read it yet though but am thinking of getting a copy for my health conscious meat eating BIL. HTH
I am able to get my doc recommended 60 grams of protein with the help of my hemp protein shake (21g). I was eating a pretty soy heavy diet last year and actually developed a severe allergy to soy, so everything in moderation. I make an awesome veggie lentil soup and it packs another 20+ grams of protein per cup. For breakfast I have oatmeal with fruit, a sprinkle of slivered almonds, and rice milk (7grams of protein). Brown rice, beans and veggies for dinner and I've got more than enough protein for muscle recovery (another 20+grams).
This life style is all new to me, but after my first week, it is making more sense and becoming so much easier. Cooking in bulk helps. I make massive amounts of bean veggie soup, freeze half and can add different spices anytime to change up the flavor.
Best to you!
Peace,
Cassi
Thanks. This article is awesome.
Matt thank you so much for this link. It had a lot of good info and ideas and was really interesting. I forwarded it to a bunch of people. It's nice to pass along something like this that can really appeal to guys as well as girls. I try to plant the seed whenever possible. :)
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