Protein failure!

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  • SelkieDiver
    SelkieDiver Posts: 260 Member
    you don't have to eat beans plus rice to get a complete protein AT THE SAME TIME. it's a myth that's been debunked.

    true, but no-ones really said that?... have they?.... just to be smart about what you are eating to make sure you are getting the full spectrum.... but certainly eating at the same time might be alot easier... just because you dont have to eat at the same time to get a complete protein doesnt mean you cant eat it all at the same time!!!

    yes, studies have proved you do not need to eat plant sources at the same time. The body stores the amino acids and puts them together as needed and as required. You do still need to make sure you are eating a widely varied diet as a vegan or vegetarian though so you do have all those amino acids "in the bank" so to speak. Since I track my food here, I don't worry about eating complementing proteins as part of the same meal - I can always look back and see if I'm slacking off somewhere.

    The only thing you cannot get from a Vegan diet is Vitamin B-12 so that must be supplemented in some way. You also need to be vigilant you are getting enough EFA's (essential fatty acids - Omega 3/6/9) Meat eaters get it from fish, but we need to get it from other sources. Flax seed in particular is good for that.
  • kooltray87
    kooltray87 Posts: 501 Member
    Does that protein water have artificial sweetners? I have a form of liver disease that makes dairy, meats, and artificial sweetners a no-no.

    Here is a link to the nutrition facts http://www.specialk.com/protein-water-mixes/pink-lemonade/
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    Does that protein water have artificial sweetners? I have a form of liver disease that makes dairy, meats, and artificial sweetners a no-no.

    There are some sweetened with stevia, which may or not be OK with your diet.
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