Considering a vegetarian diet to help cure fibromylagia? Where will you get your protein?But where to do you get protein if you have eliminated meat, fish, and poultry from your diet? Good question. There are various sources of vegetable protein available when eating a vegetarian diet. Consideration should be made when thinking about what you will be eating everyday to ensure you eat enough protein. What will happen if I don't get enough protein in my diet? Insufficent protein in the diet can be reflected in various ways. *weakened immune response *increased allergic response *decreased ability to fight infection *decreased mental focus and ability to concentrate *changes in emotional stability *weakened nails
*loss of hair *a decrease in energy and physical strength *wounds may heal more slowly When incorporating protein rich foods into your diet, it is better to eat small amounts more often, rather that one large portion. Legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grain are good sources of protein. Soybeans are rich in protein. They are best taken as: *tempeh *soy sauce *miso *tofu *soy milk How can you incorporate these vegetable protein foods into your diet? Tempeh can be cubed and put in a stir fry or salad. It tastes great mixed with a little barbeque sauce! Soy sauce can be used on steamed vegetables or lightly sprinkled over brown rice.
Cut up tofu and add to vegetable broth and chopped vegetables in a homemade soup or slice firm flavored tofu to make a sandwich for lunch, on a wonderful whole grain bread, of course! And a little soy milk on your morning cereal is a great way to start your day. Take nuts and seeds in smaller quantities as they can lead to digestive gas. Ensure the nuts are not rancid. Tahini dressing from sesame seed butter is a wonderfully, nutty addition to any fresh green salad. Try putting warm, cooked brown rice on top of green salad with a little healthy dressing of your choice. The contrast of the cool salad with the warmth of the brown rice is a delighful dining experience. Other grains to consider adding to your vegetarian diet would be: *quinoa *amaranth *oats *spelt Health food grocery stores sell all of these grains, in whole form and in many products. Spelt bread is an option to other refined grain breads. Amaranth can be used in cooking, but also come in crackers and cookies.
Other high protein sources: *algae *spirulina *chorella *wild bluegreen micro algae
These foods can be purchased in your local health food store and help build the body, improve mental function, as well as cleanse and purify. Mix one teaspoon of spirulina into a morning smoothie to start your day with the equivalent protein of one ounce of beef. So, you can see that there are a lot of ways to ensure that you get sufficient protein in your vegetarian diet. Be thoughtful of vegetable protein sources as you plan your daily vegetarian diet to ensure sufficient protein intake ... and you will be on your road to restored health.
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