Low Fat Raw Vegans

iRebel

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:

Bentley2718

Try checking the group, there are multiple veg*n groups, where you are likely to find individuals with similar eating habits.

cuatromommy

Add me....I am following a low fat raw plan.

ScottyNoHotty

So what do you eat? Celery? You can be vegan...thats great...but don't be pretentious.

iRebel

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

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

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

Sources of protein are nuts and seeds, though no more than a handfull a day.

tigersword

Nuts and seeds aren't low fat, no way you could get to 10% protein without exceeding 10% fat...

ScottyNoHotty

Are you sure you don't want to try a pro-ana website instead? Eating this way cannot be healthy.

iRebel

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

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

Add me....I am following a low fat raw plan.

FR sent!

tigersword

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

iRebel

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.

True, but I would also eat lots of fruit. This is an extreemly carb focused diet... weird I know, but if you look into it, it's really quite healthy. I KNOW it is not the answer for EVERYONE, I am not trying to say it is.

kotcherr

Really wanted to do Raw. I really wish that I could, but I tried it for a week and constantly felt like I was about to pass out.

iRebel

Really wanted to do Raw. I really wish that I could, but I tried it for a week and constantly felt like I was about to pass out.

you were probably not eating enough calories. on LFRV you can eat 2500 calories

ironanimal

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.

True, but I would also eat lots of fruit. This is an extreemly carb focused diet... weird I know, but if you look into it, it's really quite healthy. I KNOW it is not the answer for EVERYONE, I am not trying to say it is.

I might come off as an *kitten*, but thats just me. People get used to it. This is genuine concern.

You really do need protein in your diet. 50g is fine for the ordinary person that doesn't work out hard, so that's fine. But where are you going to get it from? Do some serious research on this. In case you're not aware you'll probably need to supplement Vitamin B12 as well.

Do your research. For now, stick to what you know in vegetarianism.

Ocarina

Not sure how the vegan low-fat diet would work but feel free to add me if you want. I'm just a plain ole vegan.

Silverkittycat

I'm curious, is this for health reasons?

stylistchik

Sounds funny but I was just looking into this. I'm not a fan of the 811/ 30 bananas a day thing personally but the idea of raw is interesting. I am working on a more 40/20/20 vegan thing working toward raw and that diet is balanced by all standards. You need fat to function and all fat on a veggie diet is beneficial and no one should purposely drop below 15% protein for an extended period of time.

Masterdo

Really wanted to do Raw. I really wish that I could, but I tried it for a week and constantly felt like I was about to pass out.

you were probably not eating enough calories. on LFRV you can eat 2500 calories

Yup, because calories, just like other measures like, oh I don't know, pounds for example, are variable like that.

Everyone knows a pound bricks weights way more than a pound of foam.

I'm curious though, name one Iron Man athlete that eats like that, 10% proteins, 10% fat ?

Again, not really looking to argue the fact that you eat like that, because I don't really care. I do care however about the healthy claims The Twinkie diet worked pretty well for one guy, but he didn't claim he could finish Kona though, that's the difference.

Melanie_RS

I live with someone who is gluten-casein-nut-meat - free...and eats mostly fruits,vegetables and fish -- pescatarian is the term I guess, and even with fish, a diet so limited is such a pain in the *kitten*. food choices are so limited and boring. but then again, people on restricted diets are often one step away from an eating disorder. and some people with eating disorders mask their ED with diets that have a name and severe restrictions.

but, good luck. I hear it is somewhat healthy. just so ... boring.

dansped

I am vegan and so is my wife. We are both perfectly heathly and normal weight. Someone says they are vegan and people think that is free reign to attack? Veganism is not any less healthy than vegetarianism. Saying you are vegan is pretentious? Haha what a bunch of *kitten*.