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Sherab Dorje wrote:I'm a stereotypical vegetarian hippy who does Muay Thai (and BJJ) for exercise. For a living actually.
Very cool, but then this means that you are not a stereotypical hippy, at least in terms of your hobbies.

What's your diet like? Which vegetarian foods do you feel give you the most energy for your martial arts training?
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Mkoll wrote:
KonchokZoepa wrote:i was too lazy to read the answers but if i remember correctly you can get enormous amount of protein from broccoli. if it was not broccoli it was some other green broccoli looking vegetable, which is a great source of protein. no need to take powders.
Broccoli doesn't have much protein, about the same as spinach. I've never heard of a vegetable with lots of protein unless you count peas, soybeans, etc.

Maybe on a per calorie basis, vegetables have a lot of protein. But even if that were so, one would need need to eat vegetables like a cow eats grass to get the same amount of protein that's in a handful of soybeans.

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ur talking out of ignorance. as this picture tells you broccoli has higher amounts of protein than meat.


broccoli has 11.1 grams of protein per 100 calories when meat only has 6.4 grams per 100 calories.
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A cooking pot full of Brokkoli: 300 gr = 105 kcal = 7,5 gr protein

A small slice of Chickens breast: 65 gr = 105 kcal = 18 gr protein

KonchokZoepa, your numbers must be wrong. :thinking:
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When I was vegetarian I lived off chick-pea recipes, chickpeas have a good amount of protein and are very versatile. (snacks, dinners, lunches, etc.), another good one is peanut butter. Hemp Seed is extremely good for you, you can nearly live off it alone.

Protein Drink I make regularly:

Almond Milk
Chocolate Protein Powder (Whey Isolate.)
Lots of Frozen Blueberries
Hemp Seed (Lots)
Goji berries (Sundried)
Maca Root Powder
8-10 Coffee Beans
Coconut Oil

Not 100% of the amounts, I just throw stuff in until I Get a good consistency, almost like ice cream. It's really good :P
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Chick-Peas rule. They have about 20% of protein. Here's a recipe how to make dosa (Indian salty pancake) from chick-pea flour (Besan or Gram Flour). It's really simple to make and very tasty, and it's as satisfying as eating an omelette:

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Lentils are another high-protein vegetarian powerhouse with virtually no controversy surrounding their health benefits.
Wikipedia wrote:With about 30% of their calories from protein, lentils have the third-highest level of protein, by weight, of any legume or nut, after soybeans and hemp.
Soybeans have by far the highest protein content of any vegetarian food I know of, but there is controversy surrounding them.
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Luke wrote:What's your diet like? Which vegetarian foods do you feel give you the most energy for your martial arts training?
Lot's of rice, grains and pasta. Plenty of cheese, eggs, yoghurt and milk. Butter milk. Tofu and soy. Beans, lentils, chick peas. Lot's of greens. Plenty of fruit. Nuts are a must. Handfuls of nuts during the course of the day. I have a problem with bread, so I don't eat that much of it. I eat constantly and try to include some protein every time I eat.

I use protein supplements sporadically. Mainly when I have periods of increased activity (full season for training). But really, I don't see any specific benefit from their use.

If AlexanderS has a health problem they should see a doctor and a dietician. Is the problem you have with digesting protein or absorbing amino acids? If it's the first then a protein supplement is not going to help, you may need amino acid supplements instead. If it is the second, then again a protein supplement is not going to help, and neither will an amino acid supplement, as you will just excrete them since you will not be able to absorb them.
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AlexanderS wrote:I
But I'm attempting to go vegetarian, but Im struggling with getting enough protein. I have a quite to poor digestive system and I don't tolerate whey protein powder, nor soy, nor Brown rice protein powder.
We actually do not need as much protein and fat as we think we need. Do you feel like your body does poorly without a certain number of grams of protein per day? If your digestion is poor, staying away from fat and protein for awhile and focusing on a raw diet would actually be your best bet in healing your issues. I wouldn't recommend it long term, though, unless you thrive on it. I would do it more as a detox. Some people do well on diets like 80/10/10 and other raw vegan lifestyles, while many do not and it just complicates matters. Just listen to your body and read up on raw foods and healing digestive disorders... you'll find a wealth of information. So besides the animal protein, make sure to also stay away from grains, too, like wheat because they tend to exacerbate digestive problems and don't allow your body to heal. I, personally, think water fasting is a great way to heal the body, but, again, it's not for everyone. Research and find out what works for you.
AlexanderS wrote: I was thinking about trying out egg protein powder, but is that highly unethical from a buddhist pov?
Once your digestive system heals up a bit, still stay focused on getting your protein from a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. You can then start to add in things like hemp seeds and chia seeds, which are excellent sources of healthy fats and protein. I honestly see no problem in eating eggs if you live close to a farm and see the hens and know how they are treated. Some may disagree, though, from a health-perspective. But, again, do what your body feels it needs to be healthy and thrive. Digestive issues take a long time to properly heal, as do vitamin and mineral deficiencies, so just be careful and get blood work done, too, if you can to see where you are starting off and what you may be lacking or too high in.
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http://www.allstarhealth.com/de_p/15239 ... atural.htm
This is the best deal I found on the Internet. It doesn't have any artificial ingredients. I lift weights so I take this protein in addition to whole food proteins. If you buy five pound tub, you'll get fifty grams of protein per day for a month. I take it with water for pre and post workout. During the day time I add two spoons of ground flaxseeds in it. If you don't lift weight, you probably don't even need to lots of protein.
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If your really attempting vegetarianism, you will eventually have to invest in learning to cook. You will eventually get bored of eating simple foods and the store bought vegetarian stuff is insanely expensive.

You don't need protein powder if you can make a few basic recipes.

Black bean burgers
any sort of chickpea dish
lentil dishes
boiled eggs
hemp seeds can be added to anything
etc

Prob my favorite vegetarian dish ever is

http://www.anediblemosaic.com/dal-makha ... r-lentils/
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I am not really into powders but guessing they are more difficult to digest than ...

Why not try real food ? Ricotta, yoghurt, real eggs are nice sources of protein.

Of course, you don't say what exactly is wrong with your digestion, and it's difficult to guess and like somebody said, you need to discuss with a doctor.

A great addition to your diet would be fresh nut milks (I like almond, walnut), easy to make homemade within minutes. To make them easier to digest, pre-soak nuts overnight.

Also, I'm wondering if natural soy milk or tofu wouldn't be be easier to tolerate than powders.

Don't know much about powders, but certain brands may be easier to digest, due to manufacturing process or enzymes which they put inside.

And do consider that you may be trying to push your body too much. You could always ... you know ... make life plans for a body with smaller muscles.
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SeeLion wrote:I am not really into powders but guessing they are more difficult to digest than ...

Why not try real food ? Ricotta, yoghurt, real eggs are nice sources of protein.

Of course, you don't say what exactly is wrong with your digestion, and it's difficult to guess and like somebody said, you need to discuss with a doctor.

A great addition to your diet would be fresh nut milks (I like almond, walnut), easy to make homemade within minutes. To make them easier to digest, pre-soak nuts overnight.

Also, I'm wondering if natural soy milk or tofu wouldn't be be easier to tolerate than powders.

Don't know much about powders, but certain brands may be easier to digest, due to manufacturing process or enzymes which they put inside.



And do consider that you may be trying to push your body too much. You could always ... you know ... make life plans for a body with smaller muscles.
Protein powders are natural foods in powder form. If you make smoothies with it by adding oats, fruits, veggies,nuts and seeds, it can be better nutritionally balanced meal than your typical meal. I take it to meet my macros needs. It is impossible for me to meet all my macros from solid foods. It can be too expensive and ethically not good as a dharma practitioner.
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You can also make nutritionally balanced meal replacement protein bar.
Here are the ingredients:
1. Any kinds of protein powders
2. Oats for carbs
3. Nuts for fats
4. Green or fruit powders
5. Soy or almond milk
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AlexanderS wrote:I apologize if this has been done before.

But I'm attempting to go vegetarian, but Im struggling with getting enough protein. I have a quite to poor digestive system and I don't tolerate whey protein powder, nor soy, nor Brown rice protein powder.

I was thinking about trying out egg protein powder, but is that highly unethical from a buddhist pov?
I myself am a pure vegetarian Indian Brahmin.We do not eat even Onions and Garlic,It is one of the biggest fallacies that vegetarian food lacks nourishment.Protein is abundantly available in all lentils & legumes.Milk and Milk products,especially cheese are loaded with protein.

The great Tibetan Guru Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol was a vegetarian par excellence,this is significant as he belonged to an age wherein neither vegetarianism was widespread nor were vegetarian foods widely and easily accessible.We are indeed fortunate to live in circumstances where we get so much with ease and abundance,My earnest advise to you is to give up even egg protein.
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Karma Dorje wrote:
AlexanderS wrote: I was thinking about trying out egg protein powder, but is that highly unethical from a buddhist pov?
What makes you think that eating eggs is unethical from a buddhist pov? Eggs that we eat are not fertilized, hence you are not killing anything. If you are concerned with the treatment of egg laying hens, I think getting genuinely free range eggs from a local farm is the best bet.
I'm in no way trying to start the conversation about what's ethical from a Buddhist POV or not, (since there's a huge thread about that already). But since you're asking, the reason why some may find eggs unethical is basically this: Some chickens have been bred for meat, some for eggs. The egg type is not great for meat, and vice versa. These egg laying-type of chickens don't live forever of course, so new ones have to be bred, and like us both males and females are born. 100% of the male hatchlings get killed, typically just tossed in the garbage on top of each other to suffocation, because as egg-type chickens they are useless. In factory farming this is always the case, and it happens on a large scale. When you go to a store, eggs can be labeled free range, or even pasture-raised, and it is still very likely the case. Pastures are also not designed as environments chickens actually like (they're not naturally even in open fields), and they have still often been bred in a way that causes them to lay way more eggs than they naturally would, leading to many painful/fatal health problems.
Maybe some farms have created exceptions to this, I don't know. I'm also not saying what someone should eat. I eat fish. But you asked as to why some could find it objectionable, and my guess is those are the reasons.

PS As to the op, if you're trying to be vegan as opposed to just vegetarian, I have found beans, nuts, and lentils are great sources of protein you could try. As others have said, things like black beans and walnuts and almonds are some of the best foods out there.
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AlexanderS wrote:I apologize if this has been done before.

But I'm attempting to go vegetarian, but Im struggling with getting enough protein. I have a quite to poor digestive system and I don't tolerate whey protein powder, nor soy, nor Brown rice protein powder.

I was thinking about trying out egg protein powder, but is that highly unethical from a buddhist pov?
Hello,

I don't think you should simply accept your food intolerance if it goes beyond powder and also includes 'normal' rice for example. You should consider seeing a specialist. Having a 'poor digestive system' could be a symptom of many different disorders that could desérve your attention.

Regarding proteins, what really matters is not eating 'enough proteins' but rather getting enough of the essential aminoacids your body can't make. If you combine rice + lentils, which is the most well-known example, you get all of them and it would probably be unnecessary to add animal proteins to that meal. It wouldn't really bring anything that's not there already.
Other combos are also possible, as a rule of thumb mixing grains with pulses gets you all the essential aminoacids you need. It doesn't even have to be in the same meal. I can't think of any exception off the top of my head.
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AlexanderS wrote:Well I would like to use whey protein powder online out of convenience when I can't get some proper food, but yes i'm also quite physically active and I'm also doing the prostrations in the ngöndro. I have an illness that makes it difficult for me to build and maintain muscle mass so protein powder could be really handy going meat free.
Hello,
I also would like to use protein powder, because I'm not taking proper diet. And I think protein powder is the best option to me. I'm thinking to buy whey protein powder. Because Whey protein powder is the most effective protein powder to increase muscle mass also It has lots of benefits.
Thanks
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