protein for vegan?

A buddy of mine refuses to eat anything that has a face.

He says potatoes have feelings too. Strange guy...

If you're going to eat fish, it would probably be best to describe your way of eating as "pescetarian" rather than vegan. Less arguing and hurt feelings involved.

I would definitely be seeking professional advice on this...concerning your medical conditions and the symptoms you describe.

As for the diet your describing you would fit into the Pescetarianism group not Vegan as you are still eating animal products...especially animal flesh which would not even make you vegetarian.

As as vegan myself we sometimes joke and say people who consider themselves Vegan/vegetarian but still eat seafood "Fish'n'Chipocrites" or "Vegaquarian"

But I do not judge it is your life and try to remember to not just focus on the scales but also your health e.g nutrient intake.

if you eat fish you are a pescatarian, not a vegan
you will get plenty of protien from beans, legumes, leafy greens, broccoli, nuts & seeds.
animal protien is not good for you, contrary to popular belief.

"Fish'n'Chipocrites"

????? Funny - yes, all inclusive - no, because not everyone who chooses to eat a modified vegan diet , does so for animal welfare. There are people out there, who follow Pescetarianism solely for health reasons.

One major example is keeping cancer in remission. They only eat fish once a week, avoid all refined sugars and bad fats/oils, and avoid all dairy, with the exception of egg whites or egg substitutes. My family eats like this and my husband has been in remission for almost 5 years now.

I use vegan recipes, modified to accommodate the type of sweetener or oil we can use. I buy vegan products, as long as they contain the right ingredients.

ADDED: leotardbanshe, my husband had problems with his gallbladder and ended up having it removed. He lost over 30 lbs in the process and looked like death-warmed-over. Until it was correctly diagnosed, he was in constant pain, so I feel for you. Eat healthy, avoid foods with lots of fat, and slowly incorporate some strength training to get those muscles back in shape. Hope you feel better soon.

you are a vegetation not a vegan. a vegan EATS NOTHING DAIRY OR MEAT. fish is meat. I am a vegan. i do not eat ANYTHING that has meat or dairy.

As as vegan myself we sometimes joke and say people who consider themselves Vegan/vegetarian but still eat seafood "Fish'n'Chipocrites" or "Vegaquarian"

I can't believe I've never heard those before. I'm stealing them now.

I am looking at becoming vegan (except I'm still going to eat fish, I know that's kind of messed up) I have already cut out gluten and lactose from my diet and I am feeling so much better (I recently had my gallbladder out, and other complications). What are some protein sources that I can draw from if I go vegan and stop eating birds and cows?

Also, kind of sad due to my health problems I am looking a little malnourished, I am trying to start eating more and build my metabolism, would anyone want to look at my diary and tell me if I'm way off? I am at my goal weight, but I certainly don't have my goal body, I have been in chronic pain and unable to exercise for months, so I am looking forward to finally being healthy Thank you!

My God...call yourself whatever you want. If people are that upset tell them to get a life. I mean seriously I cook 36 meals a week of pre-measured food, do cardio at 4am, and lift 6 times a week for an hour and have to lose 50 pounds in 12 weeks for bodybuilding competitions...quite a sacrifice and I couldn't give 2 $h@ts if some 150 pound guy that casually lifts calls himself a "bodybuilder". Seriously...who cares. Hell I'll call myself a vegan from now and I eat 1 pound of red meat a day.

To your question though. Eat...fish. If you are going to eat fish eat em up! Also, how do you feel about whey protein or dairy ie eggs. How about egg whites? I know the vegans say no to all animal products but since you are making a fish exception i thought I'd ask.

I know plenty of vegans who will allow themselves whey protein (even though yes it does come from an animals indirectly).

Anyway here is some...

tofu
soymilk
hemp protein powder
pea protein powder
Fish (since you are making the exception)
beans
nuts/pb/almonds/etc
quinoa

I'm sure there is others I just can think of any of the top of my head

Well if you're gonna eat fish, you might as well eat dairy as well, and whey is dairy.
But then you might as well eat chicken as well.
But then you might as well eat pork and beef.
Lamb is optional. I don't even like lamb. I know, that's weird.

But yeah, my vote for vegan protein options for a fish-eating vegan would be chicken.

I like your logic.

I am looking at becoming vegan (except I'm still going to eat fish, I know that's kind of messed up) I have already cut out gluten and lactose from my diet and I am feeling so much better (I recently had my gallbladder out, and other complications). What are some protein sources that I can draw from if I go vegan and stop eating birds and cows?

Also, kind of sad due to my health problems I am looking a little malnourished, I am trying to start eating more and build my metabolism, would anyone want to look at my diary and tell me if I'm way off? I am at my goal weight, but I certainly don't have my goal body, I have been in chronic pain and unable to exercise for months, so I am looking forward to finally being healthy Thank you!

My God...call yourself whatever you want. If people are that upset tell them to get a life. I mean seriously I cook 36 meals a week of pre-measured food, do cardio at 4am, and lift 6 times a week for an hour and have to lose 50 pounds in 12 weeks for bodybuilding competitions...quite a sacrifice and I couldn't give 2 $h@ts if some 150 pound guy that casually lifts calls himself a "bodybuilder". Seriously...who cares. Hell I'll call myself a vegan from now and I eat 1 pound of red meat a day.

To your question though. Eat...fish. If you are going to eat fish eat em up! Also, how do you feel about whey protein or dairy ie eggs. How about egg whites? I know the vegans say no to all animal products but since you are making a fish exception i thought I'd ask.

I know plenty of vegans who will allow themselves whey protein (even though yes it does come from an animals indirectly).

Anyway here is some...

tofu
soymilk
hemp protein powder
pea protein powder
Fish (since you are making the exception)
beans
nuts/pb/almonds/etc
quinoa

I'm sure there is others I just can think of any of the top of my head

This and broccoli, kale, couscous, lentils, brown rice, and my secret for low protein days: nutritional yeast. I put it on casseroles, rice, lentil stews, and it's awesome on popcorn!
Download 21 day vegan jump start app for your smart phone for some free recipes. I'm glad you are eating fish because you have so many restrictions:).

i eat vegetarian meals most of the time, but i still eat egg and cheese... sometimes i eat fish/seafood. i don't eat meat because i don't like meat. i don't like the smell of it and the taste of it. i'm eating less fish/seafood now because eventually i want to eliminate all food with blood if that makes sense! lol.. anyway, regarding your question, i think beans is a good source of protein, also peanut butter and nuts in general.

If you consider eating fish and being generally vegan, instead of pissing off a bunch of vegans by saying you're something you aren't say you are leading a Rastafarian diet, otherwise known as "ital" It is vegan except they eat fish. No land creatures or anything that came from them. But if you decide to do it for ethical reasons and not just diet, you should go full vegan. Good luck:flowerforyou: