Trying to figure out protein without soy for pre-cleanse
Seems like the beans would get old, but soy is in the list to exclude. I'm a little worry about getting shaky with out more protein options.
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Permalink Reply by Heather on -
The key is to do beans in different/unique ways -- on top of a salad, in a soup, blended up into a dip or a bean pate (I really like using walnuts, lentils and mushrooms to make a pate to eat with crudites). Other great sources of non-soy and non-animal protein: nuts/nut butters, seeds (hemp seeds are my favorite!), quinoa, and green veggies.
I'm not sure how protein powders will work within the plan - I use hemp and brown rice protein, which I'm going to continue to use because when added to my morning smoothie, they fill me up and fuel me until lunch.
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Permalink Reply by Jenny on -
Great sources of protein include: quinoa (really versatile in meals, both sweet and savory!), brown rice, hemp, and don't forget those protein packed green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach and swiss chard!
raw nut butters are great as well, especially almonds. . .
are you looking for meal ideas or smoothies or both?
Warmly,
Jenny
Clean Wellness Coach
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Killpack-Knutsen on
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I have been using quinoa and rice but still found myself hungry and getting a little sick of the beans. Will have to try some of the veggies, too. It's possible that it's a psychological thing, being hungry. I'm used to eating veggie "meat" substitues (which are mostly soy, wheat, or both) and cheese to keep me from feeling hungry.
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Permalink Reply by Elisabeth Freeman on -
well I am a big fan of soy protein in powder forms but they are a lot of different options out there, such as whey protein added to nut milk. I use a whey protein based shake when I want to switch it up, they are so delicious and versatile.
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Permalink Reply by Mary L. Rodino on -
But Whey is dairy thought that was a no no?
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Permalink Reply by N. Reznikoff on
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nuts, hemp seeds (super high in protein and very easy to digest) add to salads pasta dishes, quinoa is also high in protein and delicious.
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Permalink Reply by Donna P. on -
I normally eat Quorn products (mycoprotein), but one of the ingredients is egg white... Plus i guess it would be considered a processed food. I'm missing the tofu, too. But i am cooking beans and peas which I normally wouldn't do- just because of the time involved. Try sprouting buckwheat. Make sure you get raw buckwheat groats, not toasted. You can make anything out of it.
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Permalink Reply by Paula Bettencourt on -
One good way of looking to see if you are getting enough protein is to figure out how much you actually need. The calculation is .8g of protein per kg of body weight ( 2.2 lb = 1 kg) so someone who 220 lbs would be 100kg and would need 80g of protein a day to maintain their musculature and immune system which are a couple of the major functions protein does in the body. Most foods (even vegetables) have some mg of all the essential proteins so as long as you eat a varied diet in the recommended amounts of .8g protein/ 1 kg Body Weight you should be fine.
Some really good options for beans are cranberry or royal red beans, they have a much different taste than pinto and black and have some of the best protein profiles of the essential proteins.
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Permalink Reply by Roxy on -
I use a vegan rice protein powder in my smoothies, and like to use nut butters such as peanut and almond.
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Permalink Reply by Elisa P. on -
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is high in easily digested, healthy protein. It is listed as a grain but is actually a seed. It is very versatile and easy to prepare. It cooks like rice but quicker and can be added to soups, sweetened for breakfast and even as the base for a salad. Just type in Quinoa and you will be bombarded by easy to prepare, delicious recipes. It is a staple in my home now and I use it often.
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