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How Unhealthy is Meat and How Much Protein Do We Need? ~ Q&A on Sunday (Part 1 of 2) #143

tmo — Sat, 08 May 2010 11:56:55 +0000

having difficulty planning vegetarian high protein diet with economic shopping for body building, plx hlp!!?

tmo — Sat, 08 May 2010 11:56:48 +0000

here is a little bit about my current diet, i am aiming for 150g protein a day, thats 1g per pound of body weight. at current it usually goes
Breakfast
cereal (10g protein)
2 slice soya and linseed toast with peanut butter 17g protein
dinner
usually either quorn fajitas to about 20g protein, or batchelors pasta and sauce (20g protein), or quorn spaghetti bolognese,
usually same applies to a further 2 meals as above, and also i have 2/3 vegetarian protein shakes at about 20g protein a day.

i wanna cut out or limit my shakes to about 1 shake at 20/40gram post workout on a 5 day split. and also i wanna have 4 meals of 40g protein a day.

im findin shopping and planning very hard, so i need some guidance from fellow buildin vegetarians.

thanks x

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How to Cook Pinto Beans – Vegetarian Protein

tmo — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:58:39 +0000

The Power of a High Protein Diet

tmo — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:57:21 +0000

High-protein diets seem to be emerging as the latest buzz in modern-day weight control news. Already favoured among many athletes and body builders, they are now also increasingly growing in popularity among regular dieters. That is because losing weight can often be a very frustrating mission. Nevertheless, with the right diet it can become a goal that can be achieved without starvation, yet with surprisingly stunning end results.
Losing weight can be a challenging task if approached incorrectly, or with complicated diet plans. A high protein diet is simple. All you have to do is stay away from carbohydrates and eat foods rich in protein. Protein is a vital nutrient, essential to our health. In its purest form, protein consists of chains of amino acids. There are twenty two amino acids that merge to form different proteins, and to stay healthy, eight of these must come from the foods we consume.
After reading several exciting health studies and enthusiastic testimonials during your search for a great diet plan, you will easily be swept of your feet by a high protein diet. Large amounts of protein can not only help you lose weight, but they also are an important component of every cell of your body. Hair and nails are mostly made of protein, and your body uses protein to build and repair tissues. Protein also helps to produce enzymes, hormones, and other essential body chemicals. In other words, protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood and vital to your wellbeing.
A healthy high protein diet will leave you less hungry, more satisfied, and attains better weight loss; a reduced appetite decreases the desire to overeat. A high protein diet combined with exercise can lead to a wonderful body shape and dieters will lose fat, not muscle. Foods like eggs, milk, meat, fish, spinach, soybean, quinoa, whole grains, rice, beans, legumes, corn, oats, peas and peanut butter are good sources of protein, as well as skinless chicken breast, deli turkey, ground turkey, and lean ground beef.
The human body is like an engine and needs to be maintained accordingly. Eating the right foods, at precise intervals each day will burn extra calories. For dieters who travel frequently there are many great high protein bars and tasty shakes that can be taken along and will keep you on your meal schedule when unable to fix yourself a nutritious meal.
Although protein is an essential nutrient in our diets, it is recommended to monitor increased protein intake closely. If you are switching to a high protein diet, or any diet for that matter, and are noticing health changes, do not hesitate to consult with a health care professional.
Weight loss hinges on many factors, including burning calorie, exercise habits, drinking lots of water, and eating “right”. As pointed out on websites, such as Australian Lifestyle Fitness, this means that pursuing a high protein diet can be quite beneficial, regardless if you want to lose weight or want to build muscle. It is a diet plan that can help you achieve your goals, and as many men and women before you have discovered, can bring extraordinary success.

At Australian Lifestyle & Fitness we know that weight management and Diets can often be difficult and confusing, so our goal is to give you a weight loss plan that will make it easy to lose weight.

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Naturade Soy-Free Vegetarian Protein Booster, Natural Flavor, 2 lb by ClubNatural

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Protein from Rice Powder Chocolate 1 lb 5 oz.

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Role of Vegetarian Protein Source in Body Building

tmo — Sat, 08 May 2010 07:57:11 +0000

Food is the basic necessity of every living being. The body building function of food helps us to gain both weight and height. This is only possible if the right type and amount of protein is present in our food. Proteins help in the repair of worn out tissues and in the formation of new tissues resulting in the growth and development of the body.

High protein intake is very important for persons involved in body building. There is a misconception among people that the required protein in our body can be provided only by red meat. There is an endless source of Vegetarian Protein Source products which will help a body builder to achieve the desired results. These include legumes and beans, soy products, grains, nuts and seeds. All types of beans such as kidney beans, black beans, soy beans are rich sources of protein. There are different and delicious soy products like soy milk, soy nuts, soy cheese which are easily available in the market. Tofu is a soy product which is very high in protein. It also contains iron, calcium and magnesium in abundance. It also fights heart diseases and lowers the level of cholesterol in the body. Meal replacements which are rich in soy protein are also easily available in the market. They are either in the form of shakes or snack bars. Nuts and seeds such as sunflower seeds, cashew nuts and peanuts help in building of the body. Consuming only a single vegetarian protein source will not provide the required amount of protein to the body. So, one has to combine these different protein sources for a well balanced diet. Combination of foods such as beans on toast, corn and beans, soy burger and green salad will truly be beneficial for a body builder. Vegetarian food is also easily digested than non vegetarian food. So, meals should be taken at frequent intervals for the necessary energy requirement.

Vegetarian protein source foods are greatly beneficial if you include them in your regular diet. Visiting a professional nutritionist for a proper diet chart can also help in the process of body building combined with regular exercise.

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How to Be Vegetarian : Vegetarian Protein Sources

tmo — Sat, 08 May 2010 06:58:32 +0000

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Twinlab Vege Fuel, Vegetarian Protein, 1.18 lbs Powder by ClubNatural

tmo — Sat, 08 May 2010 06:58:22 +0000

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Healthy Aging Nutraceuticals Non-gmo Soy Vegetarian Protein Powder Vanilla 16-Ounce

tmo — Sat, 08 May 2010 05:57:31 +0000

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