Low Fat Raw Vegans

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iRebel
iRebel Posts: 383
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Are there any of you guys on this site?? I am new to the whole LFRV/ HCRV thing. I would love to meet more like minded people.


And, yes, As always.... Haters gonna hate. :laugh:
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  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,690 Member
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    Try checking the group, there are multiple veg*n groups, where you are likely to find individuals with similar eating habits.
  • cuatromommy
    cuatromommy Posts: 120 Member
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    Add me....I am following a low fat raw plan.
  • ScottyNoHotty
    ScottyNoHotty Posts: 1,954 Member
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    So what do you eat? Celery? You can be vegan...thats great...but don't be pretentious.
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 383
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    So what do you eat? Celery? You can be vegan...thats great...but don't be pretentious.
    I eat fruit... lots of it. according to your profile pic....
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
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    Low fat? What about protein? I'm always curious how this works, because I don't know of any good RAW protein sources. Everything I can think of needs to be cooked. Also, why low fat? The body needs fatty acids for proper function. Not trying to bash, just genuinely curious, because it just sounds unbalanced, which is unhealthy.
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 383
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    Low fat? What about protein? I'm always curious how this works, because I don't know of any good RAW protein sources. Everything I can think of needs to be cooked. Also, why low fat? The body needs fatty acids for proper function. Not trying to bash, just genuinely curious, because it just sounds unbalanced, which is unhealthy.

    The diet is 80% carbs, 10% protein and 10% fat. If you want to learn more, I would suggest looking up Durianriders on youtube.
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 383
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    Sources of protein are nuts and seeds, though no more than a handfull a day.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
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    Nuts and seeds aren't low fat, no way you could get to 10% protein without exceeding 10% fat...
  • ScottyNoHotty
    ScottyNoHotty Posts: 1,954 Member
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    Are you sure you don't want to try a pro-ana website instead? Eating this way cannot be healthy.
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 383
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    Nuts and seeds aren't low fat, no way you could get to 10% protein without exceeding 10% fat...

    most fruits are composed of at least 8% protein, which is the same ammount of protein in human milk- does that say something?
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 383
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    Are you sure you don't want to try a pro-ana website instead? Eating this way cannot be healthy.
    Uh, no pro-ana would eat the butt-load of calories I do.
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 383
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    Add me....I am following a low fat raw plan.
    FR sent! :)
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
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    Nuts and seeds aren't low fat, no way you could get to 10% protein without exceeding 10% fat...

    most fruits are composed of at least 8% protein, which is the same ammount of protein in human milk- does that say something?
    Actually human milk has very low amounts of protein, due to the fact that an infant's kidneys are unable to handle higher amounts of protein until they get older. So, that really doesn't say anything about anything. An infant's nutritional needs are nothing like an adult's.

    Besides, most fruits contain 2-4% protein, some contain higher amounts, most contain lower amounts.

    And I won't even get into all of the fat, including saturated fat in human milk...
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 383
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    Nuts and seeds aren't low fat, no way you could get to 10% protein without exceeding 10% fat...

    most fruits are composed of at least 8% protein, which is the same ammount of protein in human milk- does that say something?
    Actually human milk has very low amounts of protein, due to the fact that an infant's kidneys are unable to handle higher amounts of protein until they get older. So, that really doesn't say anything about anything. An infant's nutritional needs are nothing like an adult's.

    Besides, most fruits contain 2-4% protein, some contain higher amounts, most contain lower amounts.

    And I won't even get into all of the fat, including saturated fat in human milk...

    ok, well I don't really want to argue, but all I know is I feel like crap on the SAD, even a calorie restricted one. I've been a vegetarian for 17 years, but I feel ready to takr this next step. It works well for people, even athletes.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
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    Nuts and seeds aren't low fat, no way you could get to 10% protein without exceeding 10% fat...

    most fruits are composed of at least 8% protein, which is the same ammount of protein in human milk- does that say something?
    Actually human milk has very low amounts of protein, due to the fact that an infant's kidneys are unable to handle higher amounts of protein until they get older. So, that really doesn't say anything about anything. An infant's nutritional needs are nothing like an adult's.

    Besides, most fruits contain 2-4% protein, some contain higher amounts, most contain lower amounts.

    And I won't even get into all of the fat, including saturated fat in human milk...

    ok, well I don't really want to argue, but all I know is I feel like crap on the SAD, even a calorie restricted one. I've been a vegetarian for 17 years, but I feel ready to takr this next step. It works well for people, even athletes.
    Vegetarians are by and large considered healthier than vegans as they have a better nutritional balance. I know there are a few vegetarian bodybuilders for instance, but I don't know of any vegans.

    I don't really feel this is a step forward for you. Protein is very important and you don't seem to know where to get it from.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
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    I know of vegan athletes, I have never heard of a low fat raw vegan athlete. Athletes need high protein, moderate carbs and fat to sustain their fitness level.

    An athlete will cut carbs before cutting fat or protein.
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 383
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    Nuts and seeds aren't low fat, no way you could get to 10% protein without exceeding 10% fat...

    most fruits are composed of at least 8% protein, which is the same ammount of protein in human milk- does that say something?
    Actually human milk has very low amounts of protein, due to the fact that an infant's kidneys are unable to handle higher amounts of protein until they get older. So, that really doesn't say anything about anything. An infant's nutritional needs are nothing like an adult's.

    Besides, most fruits contain 2-4% protein, some contain higher amounts, most contain lower amounts.

    And I won't even get into all of the fat, including saturated fat in human milk...

    ok, well I don't really want to argue, but all I know is I feel like crap on the SAD, even a calorie restricted one. I've been a vegetarian for 17 years, but I feel ready to takr this next step. It works well for people, even athletes.
    Vegetarians are by and large considered healthier than vegans as they have a better nutritional balance. I know there are a few vegetarian bodybuilders for instance, but I don't know of any vegans.

    I don't really feel this is a step forward for you. Protein is very important and you don't seem to know where to get it from.
    I do know where to get protein from, I was on Atkins for six months (vegetarian) Ate 150 grams of protein and felt horrible. Protein is overrated, I think. There are raw vegans athletes. (iron man, fitness comp, cycling, ultra marathoners, etc.)
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
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    I do know where to get protein from, I was on Atkins for six months (vegetarian) Ate 150 grams of protein and felt horrible. Protein is overrated, I think. There are raw vegans athletes. (iron man, fitness comp, cycling, ultra marathoners, etc.)
    Name one vegan source of protein that is low fat and low carb.
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 383
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    I do know where to get protein from, I was on Atkins for six months (vegetarian) Ate 150 grams of protein and felt horrible. Protein is overrated, I think. There are raw vegans athletes. (iron man, fitness comp, cycling, ultra marathoners, etc.)
    Name one vegan source of protein that is low fat and low carb.
    broccoli!

    If I'm aiming for 10% of my 2000 calories to come from protein, A few cups of broccoli will meet my goal by itself.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
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    I do know where to get protein from, I was on Atkins for six months (vegetarian) Ate 150 grams of protein and felt horrible. Protein is overrated, I think. There are raw vegans athletes. (iron man, fitness comp, cycling, ultra marathoners, etc.)
    Name one vegan source of protein that is low fat and low carb.
    broccoli!

    If I'm aiming for 10% of my 2000 calories to come from protein, A few cups of broccoli will meet my goal by itself.
    10% is 200 cals. There's 4 cals in 1g of protein. So, 50g is your goal. Fair enough if you're not very active.

    However, at 2g per cup, I think you may want to re-evaluate the last statement. Try 25 cups.

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